Father must pay child maintenance during trial, rules Lahore High Court
- Posted on April 24, 2026
- By Dawn
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In brief
The Lahore High Court has issued a significant ruling requiring a father to continue providing child maintenance payments throughout the duration of ongoing litigation. The decision emerged from a 2022 legal action initiated by the estranged spouse, demanding financial support for both herself and their dependent child. This judgment underscores the judiciary's commitment to ensuring children's welfare remains protected during family law disputes, establishing that parental financial obligations persist irrespective of marital conflicts.
Father must pay child maintenance during trial, rules Lahore High Court
The dispute originated from a suit filed in 2022 by the petitioner’s estranged wife, seeking maintenance for herself and their minor daughter.
