Family Law
The cornerstone of our practice.
Family matters call for more than legal expertise; they call for a steady, empathetic hand. These are among the most difficult moments in a person’s life, and they deserve counsel who will listen first and advise with care.
We represent women and men across the full range of family disputes in Pakistan — from divorce and khula to maintenance, dower and the division of matrimonial matters — always with a clear view of your rights and your long-term wellbeing.
How we help
Divorce (talaq) & documentation
Guidance through divorce under the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961, including the written notice to the Union Council that the law requires for a talaq to take effect.
Khula (dissolution at the wife’s request)
Filing and pursuing khula in the Family Court — which may be granted even without the husband’s consent where reconciliation fails.
Mutual divorce & family settlements
Negotiated separations and comprehensive settlements that resolve financial and parenting questions together.
Maintenance (nafqah)
Claims for the maintenance of a wife and children, pursued fairly and firmly through the Family Court.
Dower (haq mehr)
Recovery and enforcement of prompt and deferred dower as recorded in the Nikah Nama.
Dowry (jahez) recovery
Recovery of dowry articles and gifts given at the time of marriage.
Restitution of conjugal rights
Representation in suits for the restitution of conjugal rights, and in defending them.
Steady counsel when it matters most
We begin by understanding your situation in full — the law, but also the realities of your life and the people who depend on you. Only then do we map the options and a way forward.
Where a matter can be resolved by agreement, we pursue that to spare families unnecessary conflict. Where firm advocacy is needed, you will have it. Throughout, your confidentiality and peace of mind come first.
Frequently asked
What is the difference between talaq and khula?
Talaq is divorce initiated by the husband; under section 7 of the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961 he must give written notice to the chairman of the relevant Union Council (with a copy to the wife), and the divorce takes effect ninety days later unless it is revoked in the meantime. Khula is dissolution sought by the wife through the Family Court, which may be granted even without the husband’s consent where the court finds the spouses cannot live together within the limits prescribed by law.
Can I obtain a khula without my husband’s agreement?
Yes. Under section 10 of the Family Courts Act 1964, after a required attempt at reconciliation the Family Court may dissolve the marriage by khula even if the husband does not consent. In a khula the wife is ordinarily required to return or forgo dower (haq mehr), though this can differ where the marriage is dissolved on a statutory ground under the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act 1939.
Am I entitled to maintenance and dower?
A wife is entitled to her dower (haq mehr) as recorded in the Nikah Nama, and to maintenance during the marriage and the period of iddat; children are entitled to maintenance from their father. The amount and arrears are determined by the Family Court on the facts of each case.
Will my consultation be kept confidential?
Yes. Every consultation is strictly confidential, so you can speak openly about your situation and understand your options before deciding on any course of action.
Speak with us about Family Law
A consultation is an opportunity to discuss your situation confidentially and understand your options before making any decisions.