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  • How to file a case for Khula in Karachi Pakistan

    A step-by-step guide on how to file a Khula case in Karachi

    1. Meet the eligibility criteria: Khula is a right granted to Muslim women in Pakistan, allowing them to seek divorce from their husbands. To be eligible, the woman must be a Muslim, married, and have a valid reason for seeking divorce.
    2. Gather required documents:
      1. CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card): Copy of the woman’s CNIC.
      2. Nikah Nama: Copy of the marriage certificate (Nikah Nama).
      3. Proof of marriage: Any other documents that prove the marriage, such as witness statements or photographs.
      4. Reason for Khula: A written statement explaining the reasons for seeking Khula.

    A step-by-step guide on how to file a case Divorce by way of Khula in Karachi:

    Pre-Filing Requirements

    Filing the Khula Case

    1. Choose a family court: In Karachi, Khula cases are filed in the Family Courts. There are several Family Courts in Karachi, including:
      1. Family Court, Karachi: Located at the City Courts, Karachi for cases relating to Districts South, District East, District Central, District West
      2. Family Court Malir, Karachi: Located at the Malir Courts, Karachi relating to Family matters of District Malir including Bahria Town Karachi.
    2. Prepare the Khula petition: The petition should include:
      1. Personal details: Name, address, CNIC number, and other relevant details of the woman.
      2. Marriage details: Date of marriage, name of the husband, and other relevant details.
      3. Reasons for Khula: A clear statement explaining the reasons for seeking Khula.
      4. Relief sought: A statement specifying the relief sought, including the dissolution of the marriage.
    3. Submit the petition: The petition should be submitted to the Family Court, along with the required documents and a court fee.
    4. Court proceedings: The court will issue summons and notices to the husband, who will be required to appear in court. The court will then hear the case and make a decision.

    Post-Filing Requirements

    1. Attend court hearings: The woman should attend all court hearings and provide evidence to support her case.
    2. Follow court orders: The woman should comply with all court orders, including any interim orders or directions.
    3. Receive the Khula decree: If the court grants the Khula, the woman will receive a decree dissolving the marriage.

    Important Notes

    1. Legal representation: It is recommended that the woman seeks the assistance of a lawyer specializing in family law to help with the filing and court proceedings.
    2. Lawyer Fees : We charge very reasonable fees for the Khula offer The court fee for filing a Khula cases, so also we offer fees concession for deserved persons.
    3. Timeframe: The timeframe for the court to decide on a Khula case can vary, but it typically takes 3 to 5 months.
  • Expert Divorce Lawyers in Karachi

    Trustworthy Legal Representation for a Smooth Transition


    Are you seeking a divorce in Karachi? Our team of experienced divorce lawyers is here to provide expert legal guidance and support. We understand the emotional complexity of divorce related laws of Pakistan and are committed to making the process as smooth as possible.

    With extensive knowledge of Pakistani family law, our lawyers will handle your case with sensitivity and professionalism. We’ll help you navigate complex legal issues, protect your rights, and ensure a fair settlement in Karachi.

    Our Services:

    – Divorce proceedings and litigation
    – Child custody and visitation rights
    – Alimony and spousal support
    – Property division and asset distribution
    – Post-divorce modifications and enforcement

    Why Choose Us:

    – Expertise in Pakistani family law
    – Compassionate and confidential approach
    – Strong negotiation and litigation skills
    – Personalized attention to every case
    – Competitive fees and flexible payment plans

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    If you’re considering divorce or need legal guidance, don’t hesitate to reach out. Call us on phone or WhatsApp at 03212057582 , email [email protected] or visit our office in Karachi. Let us help you move forward with confidence.

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    Irfan Mir Halepota & Associates

    Karachi Office

    Office # E-26, Executive Floor,
    Glass Tower,
    Khayaban-e-Iqbal (Clifton Road),
    Teen Talwar, Clifton,
    Karachi, Sindh,
    Pakistan.


    Mobile Phone No. +92-321-2057582
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    Email: [email protected]
    Website: https://www.irfanlaw.com

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    Irfan Mir Halepota, Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan.

    Telephone: 0321-2057582

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  • Preparation of Divorce Papers in Karachi Pakistan

    If Husband is seeking to give divorce to his wife or on the other hand if a wife is seeking to exercise her delegated right of divorce in her nikhanama, then Divorce papers are prepared by their Lawyers. If both parties agree to divorce each other then a mutual divorce deed is prepared, whereas it is commonly one sided.
    A Divorce Deed is prepared wherein a brief history of marriage and child description is narrated, which is supplemented with terms and conditions of divorce if any. It is also mentioned that the amount of Haq Meher is returned by way of a cheque/ Pay order and the same is tendered along with original Divorce Papers. The Divorce Deed is couriered to the recipient and it is ensured that the same is received.

    A Copy of the Divorce Deed along with copy of the cheque and delivery receipt of the courier is submitted before the concerned union council which upon receiving application will issue notices to the parties for reconciliation.  The Applicant can appoint their lawyer to appear on their behalf who will attend hearing for reconciliation. If reconciliation fails then the concerned union council issues divorce certificate.

    What we can do online for you?

    • Draft Divorce Deed as per Pakistani Laws.
    • Acknowledgement of Service of Divorce Deed.
    • Application to the Concerned Union Council for registration of Divorce Deed .
    • Representation before the Union Council for Confirmation of Divorce.
    • Obtaining Confirmation of registration of Divorce from the Union Council.

    Should our clients opt for negotiation, we shall effectively negotiate on their behalf and aim for alternative dispute resolution avoiding lengthy litigation in court.
    Please note that our Professional Fees is based on the number of hours involved in prepared and contesting your work. However we will give you an estimate of our Professional Fees.

    Feel Free to contact us for detailed discussion.

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    Irfan Mir Halepota & Associates

    Karachi Office

    Office # E-26, Executive Floor,
    Glass Tower,
    Khayaban-e-Iqbal (Clifton Road),
    Teen Talwar, Clifton,
    Karachi, Sindh,
    Pakistan.


    Mobile Phone No. +92-321-2057582
    Mobile Phone No. +92-300-8233580

    Email: [email protected]
    Website: https://www.irfanlaw.com

    You can Contact Us for detailed consultation.

    Irfan Mir Halepota, Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan.

    Telephone: 0321-2057582

    Regular Website:  https://www.irfanlaw.com

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  • Dowry and Bridal Gifts (Restriction) Act, 1976

    An Act to provide for restrictions on dowry and bridal gifts
    WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for restrictions on dowry and bridal gifts and for matters connected therewith or ancillary thereto. It is hereby enacted as follow:-

    S-1: Short title, extent and commencement.
    (1) This Act may be called the Dowry and Bridal Gifts (Restriction) Act, 1976.
    (2) It extends to the whole of Pakistan and applies to all citizens of Pakistan.
    (3) It shall come into force at once.

    S-2: Definitions.
    In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,–
    (a) “bridal gift” means any property given as a gift before, at or after the marriage, either directly or indirectly, by the bridegroom or his parents to the bride in connection with the marriage but does not include Mehr;
    (b) “dowry” means any property given before, at or after the marriage, either directly or indirectly, to the bride by her parents in connection with the marriage but it does not include property which the bride may inherit under the laws of inheritance and succession applicable to her.
    (c) “marriage” includes betrothal, nikah and rukhsati;
    (d) “parents’ includes the guardian of party to a marriage and any person who provides for dowry or bridal gifts and, in the case of a party to a marriage who has no parent, or whose marriage is solemnized in circumstances in which, or at a place at which, no parent is present, such party;
    (e) “present” means a gift of any property, not being a bridal gift or dowry, given before, at or after the marriage, either directly or indirectly, to either party to a marriage in connection with the marriage or to the relatives of the bride or bridegroom but does not include neundra and salami;
    (f) “property” means property, both moveable and immovable, and includes any valuable security as defined in the Pakistan Penal Code (Act XLI of 1860); and
    (g) “Registrar” means a Nikah Registrar licensed under the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 (VII of 1961), and such other person as may be designated from time to time to perform the functions of the Registrar.

    S-3: Restriction on dowry, presents and bridal gifts.
    (1) Neither the aggregate value of the dowry and presents given to the bride by her parents nor the aggregate value of the bridal gifts or of the presents given to the bridegroom shall exceed five thousand rupees:
    Explanation:
    The ceiling of five thousand rupees specified in this sub-section does not in any way imply that the dowry, bridal gifts and presents of a lesser amount may not be given.
    [(1-A). No person shall give or accept, or enter into an agreement to give or to accept dowry, bridal gifts or presents of a value exceeding the aggregate value specified in subsection (1)].
    [(2) No dowry, bridal gifts or present may be given before six months or after one month of nikah and, if rukhsati takes place some time after nikah after one month of such rukhsati].

    S-4: Restriction on presents.
    No person shall give to either party to the marriage any present value of which exceeds on husband rupees:
    Provided that the limit of one hundred shall not apply to the presents given to the bridegroom by the parents of the bride under sub-section (1) of section 3:
    Provided further that the President, the Prime Minister, Federal Minister, Chief Minister, Minister of State, Adviser, Governor, Speaker, deputy Speaker, the Chairman or the Deputy Chairman of the Senate, Parliamentary Secretary, member of the Senate, National Assembly or Provincial Assembly, Government Servant, or an official serving in any corporation, industry or establishment owned, controlled or managed by Government shall not receive any present in connection with his marriage or the marriage of his son or daughter except from his relations (khandan).
    Provided further that this restriction shall not apply to a Government servant or official serving in the scale below national Pay Scale 17 not exercising in any manner judicial, revenue or executive authority.

    S-5: Vesting of dowry, etc.
    in the bride. All property given as dowry or bridal gifts and all property given to the bride as a present shall vest absolutely in the bride and her interest in property however, derived shall hereafter not be restrictive, conditional or limited.

    S-6: Expenditure on marriage.
    The total expenditure on marriage, excluding the value of dowry, bridal gifts and presents, but including the expenses on mehndi, barat and valima, incurred by or on behalf of either party to the marriage shall not exceed two thousand and five hundred rupees.

    S-7: Display of dowry, etc.
    Omitted by Ord. 36 of 1980, section 3.

    S-8: Declaration regarding expenditure to be submitted to Registrar.
    (1) The father of the bridegroom or any other person who arranges the marriage shall, within fifteen days of the expiry of the period fixed under sub-section (2) of section 3 for giving dowry, bridal gifts and presents, and entertainment did not exceed the limits laid down in this Act.
    (2) The Registrar shall forward the declaration submitted under sub-section (1) to the Deputy Commissioner within fifteen days of receipt of such declaration.

    S-8-A: Complaints against violation of the Act.
    If any person attending a marriage ceremony is satisfied that the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder has been contravened in respect of such ceremony, he may submit a complaint, giving full particulars of the contravention, to the Deputy Commissioner].

    S-9: Penalty and Procedure.
    (1) Whoever contravenes, or fails to comply with, any provision of this Act or the rules made thereunder shall be punishable with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine [which shall not be less than the amount proved to have been spent in excess of the maximum limit laid down in this Act] or with both, and the dowry, bridal gifts or presents given or accepted in contravention of the provisions of this act shall be forfeited to the Federal Government to be utilized for the marriage of poor girls in such a way as may be prescribed by rules made under this Act:
    Provided that if both the parents of a party to the marriage contravene, or fail to comply with, any provision of this Act or the rules made hereunder, action under this section shall be taken only against the father:
    Provided further that if the parent who contravenes, or fails to comply with, any provision of this act or the rules made there under is a female, she shall be punishable with fine only.
    (2) Any offence punishable under this Act shall be tribal only by a Family Court established under the West Pakistan Family Courts Act, 1964 (W.P. Act No. XXV of 1964).
    (3) No Family Court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under this Act except upon a complaint in writing made by , or under the authority of, the Deputy Commissioner within.
    [three] months from the date of nikah, and if rukhsati takes place some time after nikah, from the date of such rukhsati.
    (4) While trying an offence punishable under this Act, Family Court shall follow the procedure prescribed by the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), for the trial of offences by Magistrates.

    S-10: Power to make rules.
    The Federal Government, in respect of the Islamabad Capital Territory, and a Provincial Government in respect of the Province, may, by notification in the official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act].

    S-11: Omitted by Ord. 27 of 1981.
    [17th August 1976]

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    Irfan Mir Halepota & Associates

    Karachi Office

    Office # E-26, Executive Floor,
    Glass Tower,
    Khayaban-e-Iqbal (Clifton Road),
    Teen Talwar, Clifton,
    Karachi, Sindh,
    Pakistan.


    Mobile Phone No. +92-321-2057582
    Mobile Phone No. +92-300-8233580

    Email: [email protected]
    Website: https://www.irfanlaw.com

    You can Contact Us for detailed consultation.

    Irfan Mir Halepota, Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan.

    Telephone: 0321-2057582

    Regular Website:  https://www.irfanlaw.com