Can custody arrangements be changed later?
Yes; courts can modify orders if circumstances change or child welfare requires it.Either parent may apply to revise custody or
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What happens to child custody after divorce?
Courts decide based on the best interests of the child, not religion.Welfare, education, safety and emotional stability are the main
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Is the divorce final immediately after the decree?
Depends on form of divorce; once validly completed and iddat runs, it is treated as final.
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When can a person remarry after divorce?
Men can remarry after valid divorce; women must complete the iddat waiting period (~3 months or childbirth).
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Can spouses represent themselves without a lawyer?
Yes. Under the CPC, parties may appear in person. In Faskh, wife may represent herself, but drafting pleadings without legal
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What if someone misbehaves in court?
Misbehaviour (shouting, aggression, contempt) can lead to:
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Can divorce proceedings be stayed (paused)?
Rarely. Only if a superior court orders a stay under CPC Section 10 or 151 CPC, usually when another related
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Can divorce proceed if criminal cases (like 498A) are happening?
Yes. Criminal cases (DV Act, BNS 85, CrPC cases) run independently of divorce. The Faskh petition continues and is not