Child custody case

In Pakistan
Last Updated: Nov 11, 2025
We are from Faisalabad and living in islamabad since 4 years and have proved this in court. My daughter is divorced.
We filed the child custody case in faisalabad. Now they are asking for a meeting with the child. They filed the case at wrong address in faisalabad, which we found out later. Will the decision made by the court in faisalabad be accepted/valid in islamabad? Our lawyer told us that the decision here in islamabad will not be affected , and the meeting with child will also take place here in islamabad and the child will not be taken to faisalabad. Is this correct?

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Muhammad Ali Law Associates

Muhammad Ali Law Associates

Nov 11, 2025
Best Answer
Already replied. Moreover, the court has the absolute power to make schedule for Islamabad as well as Faisalabad but on special occasions I.e.Eid, Holidays or Birthday etc.
Muhammad Ali Law Associates

Muhammad Ali Law Associates

Nov 11, 2025
Already replied. Moreover, the court has the absolute power to make a schedule for Islamabad as well as Faisalabad, but on special occasions (i.e., Eid, holidays, or birthdays, etc.).
Rana Fazal Muhammad Law Associates

Rana Fazal Muhammad Law Associates

Nov 11, 2025

Islamabad has legal jurisdiction because the child resides there.
Faisalabad court filing is weak due to wrong jurisdiction.
Decisions in Faisalabad will NOT override Islamabad proceedings.
Child meeting/visitation will take place in Islamabad.
Child does NOT have to go to Faisalabad.

✅ Your lawyer is correct.

Child Custody Law Services in Pakistan

Child Custody Law Services in Pakistan

Nov 12, 2025
Thank you for explaining your situation. Based on what you’ve shared, if your daughter and the child have been permanently residing in Islamabad for several years and this has been proved in court, then the Guardian Court at Faisalabad does not have jurisdiction under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890. The correct jurisdiction lies where the minor ordinarily resides, which is Islamabad in your case.

Therefore, any order or proceedings initiated in Faisalabad based on a wrong address or false residence claim can be challenged as void and without lawful authority. Your lawyer is correct — the custody and visitation proceedings should properly take place in Islamabad, and the child cannot be compelled to appear or travel to Faisalabad for meetings.

we can assist you in preparing a jurisdictional objection and protective application if needed, to ensure the child’s safety and the validity of Islamabad proceedings.



Fahad Ahmad Siddiqi
Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan
Family Law & Guardianship Specialist
📍 Lahore | Islamabad | Rawalpindi
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