Appealing a Family Court Decree: Procedure and Timelines

How to file an appeal against a Family Court decision — limitation period, grounds, and the appellate court process.

Appeals from Family Court decrees lie to the District Court (in Punjab and ICT) or the High Court (in Sindh). The limitation period is 30 days from the date of the decree. The memorandum of appeal must specify the grounds — usually: error in law, failure to consider material evidence, perverse findings of fact, or excessive/inadequate maintenance/dower amount. The appellate court can uphold, modify, or reverse the Family Court's decree. In maintenance cases, the appellate court can increase or decrease the amount. LexForm evaluates the merits of an appeal before filing.

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