Lahore: (RightNow) The Lahore High Court has increased the monthly child support from 20,000 to 30,000 rupees. This decision was made by Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani on a woman’s petition.

The court stated that a 10% annual increase in child support will apply from 2019. The trial court has been instructed to calculate arrears according to this order.

It was further mentioned that the previous decision of 15,000 rupees monthly support for the mother remains unchanged. The support will continue during the waiting period, while the replacement cost of dowry items will remain at 280,000 rupees.

The court noted that the children’s father is a British citizen and has the capacity to pay more. His income will be assessed based on the nature of his work and available evidence.

It is important to note that the Supreme Court has also stated that the responsibility for child support remains with the father even after the marriage ends.