Khulla is the legal right of a Muslim wife to seek dissolution of marriage through the Family Court. Our team handles preparation, filing, hearings, and post-decree registration with discretion.
What Khulla Means
Khulla is a court-granted dissolution of marriage at the wife's instance. After hearings and where reconciliation is not possible, the Family Court may pass a decree of dissolution.
Who May Apply
A Muslim wife who, for valid reasons, no longer wishes to continue the marriage may file a Khulla petition before the relevant Family Court.
Family Court Filing Process
- Confidential consultation and case assessment
- Drafting of the Khulla petition and supporting affidavits
- Filing before the appropriate Family Court
- Service of notice on the husband
- Reconciliation efforts as directed by the court
- Hearings and legal representation
- Issuance of dissolution decree
- Registration with the relevant Union Council and certificate
Overseas-Client Assistance
We regularly assist overseas Pakistani women through a power of attorney, allowing the case to be initiated and progressed without travel to Pakistan.
Female Lawyers
Where appropriate and available, we arrange consultations with a female lawyer on our team to support sensitive conversations.
Documents Typically Required
- CNIC of the petitioner
- Nikahnama / Marriage Registration Certificate
- Recent photographs
- Power of attorney (overseas clients)
- Any supporting documents relating to the matter
Document requirements may vary based on location, religion, nationality, age, marital history, and the law applicable at the time of the matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Khulla is granted by the Family Court and does not require the husband's consent, although the court will consider the parties' submissions.
