Led by Advocate Sobia Mohsin Shah · Senior Advocate Since 1985
Divorce Lawyers in Karachi for Talaq, Khula and Family Court Cases
Ending a marriage is hard; the paperwork should not be. Our Karachi family lawyers file your khula, send your talaq notice, settle mubarat terms and pursue mehr, dowry, maintenance and custody in the Family Court.
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Divorce and Family Court Services
Khula in the Family Court
Plaint, reconciliation hearing, decree and the Union Council: the wife’s route to end the marriage.
Talaq Notice and Procedure
Written notice to the Union Council, the Arbitration Council and the 90-day period, done properly.
Mubarat (Mutual Consent)
A written settlement on mehr, dowry and children, then the Union Council process.
Child Custody and Visitation
Custody, guardianship and visitation under the Guardians and Wards Act, decided on welfare.
Maintenance Claims
Iddat maintenance, past maintenance and child maintenance, and enforcing decrees.
Dower and Dowry Recovery
Haq mehr and dowry articles belong to the wife; we file to recover them.
How We Handle Your Case
- Confidential review
Share your Nikah Nama and any notices on WhatsApp; we explain the options. - Right route
Talaq, khula, mubarat or a fault-based suit, with mehr, dowry and children planned. - Filing and hearings
We draft, file and attend the Family Court and Union Council steps. - Certificates
Effectiveness certificate, NADRA divorce certificate and decree execution.
Guides on Divorce and Khula in Pakistan
Common Questions About Divorce in Karachi
Does khula need the husband’s consent in Pakistan?
No. A wife can file for dissolution of marriage on the basis of khula in the Family Court. If reconciliation fails, the court can pass a decree, and the Supreme Court confirmed in Khurshid Bibi v Muhammad Amin (PLD 1967 SC 97) that khula does not depend on the husband’s agreement.
How long does a divorce take to become effective?
Under the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961, a talaq, a khula decree or a mubarat generally becomes effective 90 days after notice reaches the Chairman of the Union Council, or after the end of pregnancy if the wife is pregnant. Court cases take longer, depending on the court’s schedule.
Does the wife have to return her dowry on khula?
No. Dowry articles are the wife’s property. In khula the court may order the return of the haq mehr or other benefits received from the husband, but dowry and personal property stay with the wife.
Who gets custody of the children?
The court decides on the welfare of the child under the Guardians and Wards Act 1890. Mothers commonly keep young children, following Hanafi principles of hizanat, but no age is fixed by statute and every case turns on welfare.
Can you handle my case if I live abroad?
Often yes. Many steps can be handled through a properly attested power of attorney, and we keep in touch on WhatsApp. Some hearings may need your attendance or evidence by permitted means; we explain this before filing.
How are your fees set?
We quote the fee after reviewing your documents, because cases differ in complexity, court and urgency. We do not promise results or fixed timelines.
Reviewed by: Advocate Sobia Mohsin Shah (family and divorce law) · Senior advocate Mohsin Ali Shah (since 1985)
Last updated: 15 November 2026