Cases of court marriage are gaining popularity in Pakistan Due to to increase in inflation and the lack of parental support for a potential partner. Young couples consider it the only way out if they have to choose the partner of their liking. Some couples come forward and reveal their nikah to their families as soon as they get married; however, due to life threats, some couples tend to keep their marriage secrete as soon as they can or as long as their families are a threat to them. It is not easy to keep your marriage secret and also fulfill the legal court protocols simultaneously. So, we have made a guide for you that will help you through your secret marriage journey in court.

3 things one must keep in mind for a secretive court marriage:

You should have an experienced lawyer:

One of the most crucial things for a secretive court marriage is to have a lawyer who is fully trained and experienced. An inexperienced lawyer can ruin your case or even reveal it unintentionally. A secretive court marriage needs alot of care, and even the slightest mistake can put the couple’s lives in danger. If your lawyer is trained enough he will pay attention to the minor loopholes and will cover all the tracks. Therefore, you must discuss your privacy concerns with your lawyer and make it clear that you want limited people to know about this marriage due to personal reasons.

Do the nikah ceremony at your lawyer’s office:

Even if you want to keep your marriage secrete, you will have to appear for a nikah ceremony. Some lawyers prefer to arrange this ceremony in the court room. The court rooms are always crowded and have so many people that can put your secret at risk. However, you will always have the option of getting it done in a safer and more private place. What will be safer than your lawyer’s officer? So tell your lawyer that you want the nikah ceremony to be held at his office due to privacy concerns.

Get police protection as soon as possible:

If you are doing a court marriage separately because you know your family would not allow it, and they can even kill you or your spouse, then it is best to inform your lawyer about it. He will get you the facility of police protection, and you will be safe in case your families get to know about your marriage in court.