Khula Services
Khula is the legal right of a Muslim woman to seek dissolution of her marriage through the Family Court. Our khula service provides discreet, end-to-end legal support — from drafting the petition to obtaining the effective khula certificate — with female assistance available throughout for your comfort.
What is khula and what are your rights?
Khula is dissolution of marriage at the instance of the wife under Section 2 of the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act 1939 and the Family Courts Act 1964. The wife is generally required to return the Mehr (or an agreed portion) and the court issues a decree of dissolution, after which the Union Council issues the effective khula certificate.
Grounds and timeline
You do not need to prove fault to obtain khula — the court will dissolve the marriage if reconciliation is not possible. From filing to the court's decree typically takes 3–6 months. The Union Council then issues the effective certificate after the iddat period.
Confidentiality and female support
We understand how sensitive this process is. Communication can stay entirely on WhatsApp, court appearances are kept to a minimum, and a female team member is available for consultations and document handling.
What's included
- Khula petition drafting
- Family court representation
- Effective khula certificate
- Female assistance available
- Counseling on rights & process
Who is this for?
- ›Women seeking dissolution of marriage
- ›Overseas Pakistani women filing through proxy
- ›Cases involving non-cooperative husbands
- ›Women needing protection and confidentiality
Documents required
- ›Original Nikah Nama / Marriage Certificate
- ›CNIC copies of wife and husband (where available)
- ›Recent photographs
- ›Any prior correspondence or notices
How the process works
- 01
Confidential Consultation
Initial WhatsApp call to understand your situation.
- 02
Petition Drafting
Khula petition prepared with all required grounds.
- 03
Filing in Family Court
Filed in the Family Court of competent jurisdiction.
- 04
Reconciliation Attempt
Mandatory pre-trial reconciliation hearing.
- 05
Decree of Dissolution
Court issues the khula decree once reconciliation fails.
- 06
Effective Khula Certificate
Union Council issues the effective certificate after iddat.
Frequently asked questions
How long does khula take in Pakistan?+
Typically 3–6 months from filing to the court's decree, plus the iddat period (around 3 months) before the effective khula certificate is issued by the Union Council.
Can I get khula without my husband's consent?+
Yes. The Family Court can dissolve the marriage even if the husband does not appear or refuses to consent, once reconciliation efforts have failed.
Can overseas Pakistani women file khula in Pakistan?+
Yes. Khula can be filed in Pakistan through a Special Power of Attorney. We arrange the entire process — you may never need to travel.
Do I have to return the Mehr?+
Usually, yes — the court generally orders return of the Mehr (or a portion of it). The exact amount depends on circumstances and the court's discretion.