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The Family Courts Ordinance, 1985

( Ordinance NO. XVIII OF 1985 )

[ 30th March, 1985 ]

Jurisdiction of Family Courts
5. Subject to the provisions of the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 (VIII of 1961), a Family Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction to entertain, try and dispose of any suit relating to, or arising out of, all or any of the following matters, namely:-
 
 
 
 
(a) dissolution of marriage;
 
 
 
 
(b) restitution of conjugal rights;
 
 
 
 
(c) dower;
 
 
 
 
(d) maintenance;
 
 
 
 
(e) guardianship and custody of children.
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