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DIVORCE UNDER PAKISTANI LAW
<h3>LEGAL AWARENESS ARTICLE</h3>
<h5>(Selected Core Laws of Pakistan)</h5>
Prepared for public legal awareness and educational purposes. This Article summarizes key areas of Pakistani law in a structured, legally verified and accessible format.
FOREWORD
This Article has been prepared to provide accurate, updated and legally verified information on selected core areas of Pakistani law that frequently affect citizens in daily life. It is designed purely for legal awareness and is not a substitute for professional legal advice.
DIVORCE UNDER PAKISTANI LAW
Marriage is a legally recognized social institution in Pakistan. Where continuation of marriage becomes impossible, the law provides regulated mechanisms for dissolution to protect the rights of spouses and children.
Divorce is governed by Islamic principles as enforced through statutory law, primarily the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 and the Family Courts Act, 1964.
Modes of Divorce
1. Divorce by Husband (Talaq)
A husband may pronounce Talaq. However, mere pronouncement does not dissolve the marriage.
i. Written notice must be sent to the Chairman Union Council with a copy to the wife.
ii. A statutory reconciliation period of ninety (90) days and Arbitration Council proceedings are mandatory.
iii. Divorce becomes effective only after completion of this procedure.
2. Divorce by Wife (Khula)
A wife may seek dissolution of marriage through Khula by filing a suit before the Family Court.
i. If reconciliation fails and the wife shows unwillingness to continue marital relations, the court may dissolve the marriage.
ii. Haq Mehr is payable to the wife unless lawfully waived. Maintenance during Iddat is obligatory upon the husband.
iii. The father remains responsible for maintenance of minor children irrespective of custody.
iv. Custody is determined solely on the welfare of the minor.
v. Dowry articles and gifts remain the exclusive property of the wife.
DISCLAIMER: This section is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
<h3>FINAL DISCLAIMER</h3>
This Article is intended solely for legal awareness and educational purposes. It does not replace professional legal advice. Application of law depends on the facts of each case.
<h5>(Selected Core Laws of Pakistan)</h5>
Prepared for public legal awareness and educational purposes. This Article summarizes key areas of Pakistani law in a structured, legally verified and accessible format.
FOREWORD
This Article has been prepared to provide accurate, updated and legally verified information on selected core areas of Pakistani law that frequently affect citizens in daily life. It is designed purely for legal awareness and is not a substitute for professional legal advice.
DIVORCE UNDER PAKISTANI LAW
Marriage is a legally recognized social institution in Pakistan. Where continuation of marriage becomes impossible, the law provides regulated mechanisms for dissolution to protect the rights of spouses and children.
Divorce is governed by Islamic principles as enforced through statutory law, primarily the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 and the Family Courts Act, 1964.
Modes of Divorce
1. Divorce by Husband (Talaq)
A husband may pronounce Talaq. However, mere pronouncement does not dissolve the marriage.
i. Written notice must be sent to the Chairman Union Council with a copy to the wife.
ii. A statutory reconciliation period of ninety (90) days and Arbitration Council proceedings are mandatory.
iii. Divorce becomes effective only after completion of this procedure.
2. Divorce by Wife (Khula)
A wife may seek dissolution of marriage through Khula by filing a suit before the Family Court.
i. If reconciliation fails and the wife shows unwillingness to continue marital relations, the court may dissolve the marriage.
ii. Haq Mehr is payable to the wife unless lawfully waived. Maintenance during Iddat is obligatory upon the husband.
iii. The father remains responsible for maintenance of minor children irrespective of custody.
iv. Custody is determined solely on the welfare of the minor.
v. Dowry articles and gifts remain the exclusive property of the wife.
DISCLAIMER: This section is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
<h3>FINAL DISCLAIMER</h3>
This Article is intended solely for legal awareness and educational purposes. It does not replace professional legal advice. Application of law depends on the facts of each case.
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