Clear answers to the questions we hear most about divorce, documentation and family law in Pakistan. Still unsure? Contact us for confidential, situation-specific advice.
No. A verbal or written Talaq is not legally complete on its own. The divorce must be notified to the Union Council, the 90-day reconciliation period must pass, and a divorce effectiveness / NADRA certificate must be issued. Only then is the divorce legally final and provable.
Talaq is the divorce pronounced by the husband and processed through the Union Council. Khula is sought by the wife through the Family Court, where she may return or forgo her Haq Mehr. Both end the marriage once registered.
A Talaq requires a mandatory 90-day period after the Union Council receives notice. A Khula through the Family Court varies but is often completed within a few months. We work to avoid unnecessary delay.
It is the computerized certificate proving your divorce is final and legally recognised. You need it for remarriage, visa and immigration matters, updating records and any legal proceeding requiring proof of marital status.
The Talaq Nama (divorce deed) is the written divorce document you prepare. The divorce certificate is the official proof issued after the divorce is registered with the Union Council. You generally need both.
A Talaq is processed through the Union Council rather than a court. A Khula, however, is granted by the Family Court. We advise which route applies to you.
For Talaq, the husband does not need the wife’s consent. For Khula, the wife does not need the husband’s consent, the court can grant it even if he objects.
Yes. Through a power of attorney attested at the Pakistani Embassy or Consulate, we complete the entire process locally and courier your attested certificate to you.
A divorce completed under Pakistani law with a MOFA/embassy-attested certificate is widely recognised internationally. Requirements vary by country and we prepare the attestations accordingly.
Typically the Nikah Nama, CNIC (or passport for overseas), current addresses, photographs and any prior notices or orders. Overseas clients also provide a power of attorney. We tell you exactly what applies to your case.
Courts decide custody on the welfare of the child, considering age, needs and stability. Visitation is usually granted to the other parent. We handle custody alongside your divorce where needed.
Yes. Dower is a debt owed to the wife and dowry articles remain her property. We file and enforce recovery through the Family Court, though in Khula dower may be forgone, we advise on your facts.
Completely. Every matter is handled with strict privacy and your details are never shared without your explicit consent.
We provide a clear, fixed quote based on the complexity of your matter and whether overseas attestation is required, before any work begins, with no hidden charges.
Confidential advice, clear timelines and honest fees. Whether you need a Talaq, Khula, divorce deed or NADRA certificate, we are ready to help, in Pakistan and worldwide.
