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Samad Ali Shah Advocate High Court

Family Law

Family Lawyerin Nowshera

Khula, divorce, child custody, maintenance and dowry cases in the family courts.

Family disputes are personal and often stressful. Samad Ali Shah handles family cases with care and discretion, and explains each step in plain language, in Pashto, Urdu or English.

He represents clients before the family courts of Nowshera and Peshawar, and in related appeals and petitions before the Peshawar High Court.

Matters handled

  • 01

    Khula

    Suits for dissolution of marriage on the basis of khula, filed in the family court.

  • 02

    Divorce

    Advice on talaq and the legal process that follows, including notices and documentation.

  • 03

    Child custody and guardianship

    Custody and guardianship petitions, visitation arrangements and related applications.

  • 04

    Maintenance

    Claims for the maintenance of a wife and children, and enforcing maintenance orders.

  • 05

    Dowry and dower

    Recovery of dowry articles and of dower (haq mehr).

  • 06

    Restitution of conjugal rights

    Filing or defending suits for the restitution of conjugal rights.

In depth

Common questions

Will my matter be kept confidential?

Yes, what you share during a consultation is treated in strict confidence.

Which court hears family cases?

Family cases are heard by the family court of the district. Depending on which judge decided the case, an appeal goes to the district court or to the Peshawar High Court, and some decisions can only be challenged on limited grounds.

Can I discuss my case in Pashto or Urdu?

Yes, consultations can be held in Pashto, Urdu or English, whichever you are most comfortable with.

Official legal resources

Consult the official publications below for legislation. The law applicable to your case may depend on amendments, jurisdiction and court decisions; discuss your documents with an advocate.

Other practice areas

  • Handcuffs resting on legal documents

    Bail, FIR matters, criminal trials and appeals, for the accused and for complainants.

    • Pre-arrest bail
    • Post-arrest bail
  • A model house and a brass key on property documents

    Property and land disputes, declaration and injunction suits, and recovery of money.

    • Property and land disputes
    • Declaration and injunction
  • Marble columns of a courthouse at dusk

    Writ petitions in the Peshawar High Court, appeals, legal notices and legal advice.

    • Writ petitions
    • Appeals and revisions

Discuss your matterwith Samad Ali Shah

Call, send a WhatsApp message or email. Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.

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