Family Law Petition Format

Family Law Petition Format

Many people searching for a family law petition format are preparing to start a legal matter involving divorce, child custody, child maintenance, visitation rights, guardianship, Haq Mehr, dowry articles, inheritance, or another family dispute.

A family law petition is the formal document through which a person presents their claim before the Family Court and requests legal relief.

Although the contents vary depending on the nature of the case, most family law petitions follow a similar structure.

Basic Family Law Petition Format

IN THE COURT OF THE JUDGE FAMILY COURT, LAHORE

Family Suit No. _________ / 20___

Mr./Mrs. ______________________
Son/Daughter/Wife of __________________
Resident of __________________________

                             PLAINTIFF

VERSUS

Mr./Mrs. ______________________
Son/Daughter/Wife of __________________
Resident of __________________________

                             DEFENDANT

SUIT FOR ______________________

RESPECTFULLY SHEWETH:

Introduction Of Parties

1. That the plaintiff is the above-named person and is fully competent to file the present suit.

2. That the defendant is the above-named person and is liable to answer the claim of the plaintiff.

Facts Of The Case

3. That the relevant facts of the case are as follows:

a. _______________________________________

b. _______________________________________

c. _______________________________________

d. _______________________________________

This section contains the complete background of the dispute.

For example:

• Marriage details.

• Birth of children.

• Separation facts.

• Maintenance issues.

• Custody disputes.

• Property disputes.

• Inheritance facts.

Cause Of Action

4. That the cause of action accrued on __________ when the defendant _____________________________.

5. That the cause of action continues to exist and the plaintiff is entitled to seek relief from this Honourable Court.

Jurisdiction

6. That this Honourable Court has jurisdiction to entertain and adjudicate upon the present suit because _____________________________________.

Grounds Of The Petition

7. That the plaintiff is entitled to relief on the following grounds:

a. ____________________________________

b. ____________________________________

c. ____________________________________

d. ____________________________________

Prayer Clause

PRAYER

In view of the facts stated above, it is respectfully prayed that this Honourable Court may kindly:

a. Decree the suit in favour of the plaintiff.

b. Grant the relief of _____________________.

c. Award costs of the proceedings.

d. Grant any other relief deemed just and proper in the circumstances of the case.

Verification

VERIFICATION

Verified on oath at Lahore on this ____ day of __________, 20___ that the contents of the above petition are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

____________________
PLAINTIFF

Documents Usually Attached With Family Law Petitions

Depending upon the nature of the case, supporting documents may include:

• CNIC copies.

• Nikah Nama.

• Marriage Registration Certificate.

• Birth Certificates of children.

• Family Registration Certificate (FRC).

• Passport copies.

• Property documents.

• Medical records.

• School records.

• Inheritance documents.

• Succession documents.

Family Cases That Commonly Require Petitions

• Divorce Cases.

• Khula Cases.

• Child Custody Cases.

• Child Maintenance Cases.

• Visitation Rights Cases.

• Guardianship Cases.

• Haq Mehr Recovery Cases.

• Dowry Articles Recovery Cases.

• Inheritance Cases.

• Family Settlement Matters.

Need Help Preparing A Family Law Petition?

At Malhi Law Associates, we assist clients with drafting family law petitions, divorce petitions, Khula petitions, child custody petitions, maintenance claims, guardianship petitions, inheritance matters, and family court proceedings throughout Pakistan.