Khula for Overseas Pakistanis
File khula in a Pakistani Family Court while you stay abroad. You sign one power of attorney at the embassy; we handle the court case, the union council and your NADRA divorce certificate, and keep you updated on WhatsApp.
What is khula?
Khula is the right of a Muslim wife to end her marriage through the Family Court when she does not wish to continue it. It is granted under the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 and the Family Courts Act, 1964. You do not need your husband’s agreement, and you do not need to be in Pakistan.
No need to travel
Your advocate appears in court for you under a special power of attorney signed at the Pakistani embassy or consulate.
Your husband’s consent is not required
The court can grant khula even if your husband refuses or does not appear.
Experienced advocates
Every advocate on our team has more than 15 years of experience in family and court matters.
Complete paperwork
We take the case through to the union council and the NADRA divorce certificate, which you will need abroad.
How khula from abroad works
- Free consultation on WhatsApp. Tell us your situation. We check where the case should be filed and explain the process, time and fee.
- Sign a special power of attorney. We draft it. You sign it at the Pakistani embassy or consulate where you live and courier it to us.
- We file the khula suit. Your advocate files the suit in the Family Court and the court issues notice to your husband.
- Reconciliation and decree. If reconciliation fails, the court passes a khula decree. You do not need to attend the hearings in most cases.
- Union council process. The decree is sent to the union council. After the legal waiting period the divorce becomes effective.
- NADRA divorce certificate. We get your divorce registered with NADRA and send you the computerised divorce certificate.
Documents you need
From you
Nikahnama, CNIC or NICOP, passport copy, and a special power of attorney signed at the embassy.
About your husband
His full name, CNIC number if known, and last known address in Pakistan or abroad.
If you have children
Names and dates of birth, in case maintenance or custody also needs to be decided.
Khula from your country
The process in Pakistan is the same wherever you live. What changes is where you sign the power of attorney and what your country asks for afterwards.
United Kingdom
Sign the power of attorney at the Pakistan High Commission in London or a Pakistani consulate in the UK.
USA and Canada
Sign at the Pakistani embassy or a consulate in the US or Canada. We courier the documents both ways.
UAE and Saudi Arabia
Sign at the Pakistani embassy or consulate in the Gulf. Many clients there handle the whole case on WhatsApp.
Europe
Sign at the Pakistani embassy in your country, for example in Spain, Italy, Greece, Germany or Norway.
Cost and time
The total cost depends on the city, whether your husband contests the case, and whether maintenance or custody also needs to be decided. We review your documents, discuss your case and agree the fee with you on WhatsApp or a call before any work starts. You can pay by bank transfer, JazzCash or Easypaisa.
Time also depends on the court and on your husband. If reconciliation fails, the court can decree khula at the pre-trial stage, after which the union council and NADRA steps follow. Read more: how long khula takes in Pakistan.
Khula FAQs
Can I get khula in Pakistan without coming back?
Yes. You sign a special power of attorney at the Pakistani embassy or consulate where you live, and your advocate files and runs the khula case in the Family Court in Pakistan. In most cases you do not need to appear in person.
How long does khula take for overseas Pakistanis?
It depends on the court and on whether the husband appears and contests. If reconciliation fails, the Family Court can decree khula at the pre-trial stage. After the decree, the union council process and NADRA registration take further time. We give you a realistic timeline after reviewing your case.
Do I have to return the haq mehr?
In a khula, the court can ask the wife to return the haq mehr or benefits she received from the husband. The exact amount depends on your case and the court’s decision. We explain this before you file.
What if my husband lives abroad too?
The case can still be filed in Pakistan. If the husband cannot be served at a known address, the court can allow notice through other means, such as publication in a newspaper.
Will my khula be accepted in the UK, USA or Canada?
A Pakistani court decree followed by a NADRA divorce certificate is the usual proof of a khula. Each country has its own rules for recognising foreign divorces, so check with an immigration or family lawyer where you live.
What documents do I need?
Your nikahnama, your CNIC or NICOP, your passport, your husband’s details and last known address, children’s details if any, and a special power of attorney signed at the embassy.
Start your khula today
Free, confidential consultation by WhatsApp, in English or Urdu. A female team member is available on WhatsApp if you prefer to speak with a woman.