Permission of Second Marriage

In    Permission of Second Marriage in Pakistan    the question of whether a second wife can claim maintenance (financial support) from her husband often arises in cases involving polygamy, marital disputes, and property division. Maintenance is a husband’s legal and moral obligation to provide for his wife’s basic needs, including food, clothing, shelter, and medical care. However, whether a second wife is entitled to maintenance depends on various factors, including the legality of the marriage, compliance with procedural requirements under Pakistani law, and the circumstances of the relationship. 1. Legal Basis for Maintenance Under Islamic law and Pakistani family law , a husband must maintain his wife as long as the marriage is valid and the wife is fulfilling her marital obligations. This duty is derived from: Quranic injunctions , which require husbands to provide for their wives according to their means. Muslim Family Laws Ordinance (MFLO), 1961 , w...