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Khula is a legal right granted to Muslim women in Pakistan to seek dissolution of marriage under Islamic law and Khula Pakistani family law. Unlike divorce (Talaq), which is initiated by the husband, Khula allows a wife to end the marriage by returning the dower (Mehr) or other benefits received from the husband.
Khula is a woman's right to seek separation from her husband under Islamic law and the Family Courts Act 1964. The process involves: The wife filing a petition in family court
Surrendering her dower (Mehr) or other financial rights
or other financial rights The court granting the dissolution if reconciliation fails
Khula is recognized under: Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961
Family Courts Act 1964
Islamic Sharia Principles
A woman can seek Khula for various reasons, including:
✔ Cruelty or abuse (physical/emotional)
✔ Husband's desertion (abandonment)
✔ Non-maintenance (failure to provide financial support)
✔ Incompatibility (irreconcilable differences)
✔ Husband's impotency or chronic illness The wife (or her lawyer) files a Khula application in the family court.
in the family court. Required documents: Marriage certificate (Nikah Nama) CNIC copies of both spouses Details of dower (Mehr) and gifts
The court issues a notice to the husband.
If the husband agrees , Khula is granted quickly.
, Khula is granted quickly. If he disputes, the court attempts reconciliation. The court appoints an arbitration council (from both families).
(from both families). If reconciliation fails, the case proceeds. The wife must return the dower (Mehr) or other benefits.
or other benefits. The court issues a Khula decree, dissolving the marriage. The court provides an official divorce certificate .
. The wife can remarry after Iddat period (3 menstrual cycles). Nikah Nama (Marriage Certificate)
CNIC of wife & husband
Affidavit for Khula
Proof of dower (Mehr) payment (if applicable)
(if applicable) Any evidence of abuse/incompatibility (witnesses, medical reports, etc.) Aspect Khula Talaq Initiated by Wife Husband Dower (Mehr) Returned Not required Court Involvement Mandatory Not always required Time Frame 3-6 months (approx.) Instant (if verbal) If uncontested : 1-3 months
: If contested: 6 months to 2 years (depends on court backlog)
A family lawyer (like Adv. Azad Ali) can help with:
✔ Filing the Khula petition correctly
✔ Negotiating dower settlement
✔ Handling court proceedings efficiently
Khula in Pakistan provides women with a legal way to dissolve an unhappy marriage. The procedure involves filing a petition in family court, attending reconciliation sessions, and surrendering the dower. If you need legal assistance, consulting an experienced lawyer like Adv. Azad Ali can ensure a smooth process.
📞 Contact Adv. Azad Ali for Khula legal assistance in Pakistan!
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