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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.

  • Difference between Talaq and Khulla

    Talaq is the Islamic term for divorce. A talaq is used to end a contrct of marriage the nikah, under the terms of Islamic sharia. It should be noted that Talaq is a right given by a Husband and Wife can only exercise the right of Talaq if the same is granted to her in her Nikkahnama (Marriage Contract). If the Husband gives Talaq he must also tender Haq Meher to his Wife, whereas if the Wife excercises her right of Talaq then she must relinquish her right to Haq Meher.


    It is important to note that Shia and Sunni Muslims have different rules for performing a Talaq. Sunni practice requires no witnesses, and allows a husband to end a relationship by saying the triple talaq, whereas Shi’a scholars view the triple talaq (in one sitting or at one time) as a custom, forbidden by Holy Prophet Muhammad, but reinstated by Umar ibn al-Khattab, and thus  forbidden. Sunni scholars agree to the facts, but deem it halal (“lawful”) anyway.

    Khula is the right of a woman in Islam to divorce and it means separation from her husband. After divorce, the husband is responsible for the education and maintenance of the children. The children live with the mother till the age of Hizanat which is seven years for son and age of puberty for daughters.
    After the age of Hizanat, the children have the right to live with the father or the mother, and their opinion will be considered by the court but will not be taken as conclusive and decisive factor.
    A woman seeks a Khula while a man seeks a Talaq. The Iddah period also allows for reconciliation for the husband and wife.

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