08-05-2025
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What Should a Women Do After Divorce?
Divorce can be emotionally and legally challenging. If you're a woman navigating post-divorce life in Pakistan, here's a step-by-step guide to protect your rights and secure your future, with expert support from Khula/Talaq: Get the decree from the Union Council or Family Court .
Get the decree from the or . Judicial Divorce: Ensure the court issues an official divorce decree .
Ensure the court issues an official Attestation for Remarriage: If remarrying abroad, attest the certificate from MOFA + relevant embassy (e.g., UAE/USA). Submit the divorce decree to NADRA to update your CNIC and family registration certificate .
to update your . Notify banks, property registries, and other institutions about the change. File a case in Family Court if your ex-husband refuses to pay Haq Mehr or return dowry items.
if your ex-husband refuses to pay or return dowry items. Gather proof (marriage certificate, receipts, and witness statements). Custody (Hizanat): Mothers typically get custody of sons (until age 7) and daughters (until puberty).
Mothers typically get custody of sons (until age 7) and daughters (until puberty). Child Support: Court can order the father to pay maintenance (under Section 491, CrPC). If property was jointly owned, consult a lawyer to divide assets legally .
. Secure your inheritance rights from parental property (Islamic law guarantees shares). Seek counseling (e.g., Taraqee Foundation, PARC ) to cope with emotional stress.
) to cope with emotional stress. Join divorced women's networks (e.g., Divorcee Foundation Pakistan). Explore jobs, freelancing, or skills training (e.g., DigiSkills, Women's Chamber of Commerce ).
). If eligible, apply for BISP (Benazir Income Support Program). Keep your divorce certificate attested for future legal needs.
for future legal needs. Under Islamic law, iddah period (3 months) must pass before remarrying. Draft a will to protect children's inheritance.
to protect children's inheritance. Appoint a guardian if you're the sole custodian.
We provide:
✔ Free legal consultations for post-divorce rights.
✔ Court representation for custody, alimony, and asset recovery.
✔ Document attestation (MOFA/embassies) for international cases.
✔ Emotional support referrals.
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