About Divorce and Family Lawyers of Right Law Associates (Pvt) Ltd
Divorce and Khula are the primary practicing areas of our highly experienced family lawyers at the Divorce & Family Law Section of Right Law Associates (Pvt) Ltd. Among numerous law firms and advocates in Karachi and Islamabad, and independently practicing family lawyers, Right Law Associates (Pvt) Ltd is the only civil law firm with a specialized team of family lawyers working in its Divorce & Family Section, with offices in both Karachi and Islamabad. Lawyers at Right Law Associates are dedicated to providing high-quality family law services to valued clients. We offer comprehensive legal support on various types of family law matters, including divorce (talaq), khula, child custody, child maintenance, child adoption, recovery of dower money and dower items, as well as inheritance and property-related issues.
Divorce and Family Law Section
Our specialized and professional lawyers in the Divorce and Family Law Section are highly respected by their clients. Khula, divorce Procedure in Pakistan, and other family disputes can be efficiently handled and settled by them.
Divorce in Islam
Divorce (talaq) is not encouraged in Islam. However, Muslims agree that it is permissible under specific conditions. Generally, Muslims can remarry if necessary. Marriage is a union between a man and a woman who choose to live together for life. The dissolution of the marriage bond occurs through divorce (talaq or khula), according to Islamic law.
Khula Definition
Khula is a form of talaq, a process through which a married woman can request or obtain a divorce from her husband. After a divorce, the husband is responsible for all expenses and the education of the children.
Divorce Procedure in Pakistan
The divorce (talaq) procedure can vary according to different schools of Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqas). Sunni Muslims do not require witnesses for talaq proceedings; there must be three separate declarations from the husband regarding divorce, with a waiting period of one month between each declaration. In Shia marriages, two witnesses are required to sign the Divorce Deed to formalize the divorce, and the waiting period (Iddat) must be at least three months. In Pakistan, a woman can also initiate divorce proceedings through a family court by filing a suit for khula. She must ensure that she is not pregnant before initiating the process and follow the prescribed waiting period as per legal requirements.
Khula Pakistani Law
Under Khula Pakistani Law, a woman has the legal right to petition the family courts in Pakistan for dissolution of marriage, even without the consent of her husband. The courts ensure that her rights are protected regarding maintenance, dower recovery, and child custody. Khula in Pakistan provides women with a clear and lawful pathway to end a marriage while complying with both Islamic and civil legal standards.