Khulla, custody and child maintenance

My khulla has been done before june 2023 and my daughter was born in june 2022. Child maintenance was 10k per month and i as mother has guardianship. Now the other party wants out of court settlement for return of belongings case.. i want them not to meet my daughter forever since I’ve married and she’s got an angel as her father… It will be emotionally damaging for my daughter to meet someone as father now… My ex husband has denied that the daughter is not his’ at start of case but now he has started paying child maintenance and accepted that its his daughter… I want a legal way so that he may not meet my daughter through court or outside the court. What will you suggest.

ANSWER: 

As the issue involves child custody, guardianship, and visitation rights, it is a highly sensitive legal matter that requires careful examination of all facts, documents, and court proceedings. We would strongly advise that you visit our office for a detailed consultation so that we may properly assess your case and provide you with tailored legal guidance.

Please note that, under the laws of Pakistan, the right of a father to meet his minor child is generally considered a fundamental legal right and cannot ordinarily be permanently waived or restricted through any private agreement or out-of-court settlement, as such a restriction may be deemed unlawful. However, the extent, manner, and conditions of visitation can be regulated by the court in the best interest and welfare of the minor.

After thoroughly reviewing your complete case history, we will be in a better position to suggest appropriate legal options and strategies that safeguard the welfare of your child.