How to Get Khula in Pakistan — Your Complete Guide 💪

What Is Khula?

• Khula is a form of divorce initiated by the wife through the Family Court
• You do NOT need your husband's consent — the court grants it
• In khula, you typically return your mehr (dower) — but not always, depending on circumstances
• The full process usually takes 3–6 months in Pakistani family courts
• It is legal, Islamic, and fully your right

Step-by-Step: How to File for Khula

Your Rights During & After Khula

• Mehr: You are entitled to your mehr. In khula you may be asked to return it, but courts consider circumstances — if abuse was involved, courts often don't require full return.
• Iddat maintenance: Your husband must provide maintenance during the 3-month iddat period after divorce
• Children: You have right to custody of young children — this is separate from the divorce
• Home: You cannot be forced out of the marital home until the divorce is final if you have nowhere to go — apply to court for protection

Cost of Khula in Pakistan

• Court filing fees: approximately Rs 2,000–5,000
• Lawyer fees: Rs 20,000–100,000+ depending on city and complexity
• Free legal aid available: LHRLA, HRCP, Aurat Foundation, WAR
• If you cannot afford a lawyer, you can file yourself — court staff are legally required to assist you

Grounds for Khula / Dissolution of Marriage

• Cruelty (physical or mental)
• Husband's failure to provide maintenance for 2+ years
• Husband imprisoned for 7+ years
• Husband's impotence
• Husband has a disease dangerous to wife
• Husband deserted wife for 4+ years
• Husband treats wife with cruelty or associates with women of ill repute
• General incompatibility (Pakistani courts accept this)