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Recovery Of Dowry Articles In Pakistan
Dowry, a traditional gift known as dowry articles, is presented to the bride by her parents upon marriage in Pakistan. It remains the rightful possession of the wife in the event of marriage dissolution or disputes between spouses. Neither the husband nor his family can deprive the wife of her entitlement to these articles. If the wife is being deprived of these gifts by her husband, she can seek recovery through legal means.
At Falcon Law Services in Lahore, our team of qualified lawyers specializes in expeditiously assisting you in recovering dowry articles through legal proceedings. We ensure effective and swift resolution of your family dispute, keeping abreast of the evolving reforms and updates in Pakistani family law. For inquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
At Falcon Law Services in Lahore, our team of qualified lawyers specializes in expeditiously assisting you in recovering dowry articles through legal proceedings. We ensure effective and swift resolution of your family dispute, keeping abreast of the evolving reforms and updates in Pakistani family law. For inquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
When filing a suit for the recovery of dowry articles, the following considerations should be kept in mind:
1.Recovery of dowry articles is treated differently from other recovery matters, with a presumption in favor of the wife receiving dowry articles as a common practice.
2. Laws and court decisions in matters of dowry article recovery typically favor women, as Pakistani family laws are pro-women.
3. Documents required for filing a suit in family court include a list of dowry articles with associated costs, verifiable invoices and receipts, proof of the parents’ financial capability, and, if possible, a copy of the marriage certificate.
4. The procedure for filing a suit involves the wife appointing an expert family lawyer to draft and file the suit in the family court, typically in the jurisdiction where the marriage was solemnized, dissolved, or where the wife currently resides.