Islamic Divorce
Islamic Divorce
Our Family Law team are specialists in advising on the complicated subject of Islamic Divorce.
Divorce is one of the most painful and traumatic episodes of a person’s life. We know you have not chosen to be in such a position, and we will do all we can to ease the process for you. We can represent men who wish to initiate divorce (Talaq) and also women who wish to divorce (Khula).
Our team works closely with Muslim counsellors, religious scholars and Sharia Councils to ensure that your divorce is Sharia-compliant. If you marriage is legally recognised in the UK then you will also need to apply for divorce in the civil court, and we will assist you with this. See our main divorce pages for further advice. If your marriage is not recognised under UK Law then we can still ensure you obtain a fair financial settlement.
Islamic Divorce
Our Family Law team are specialists in advising on the complicated subject of Islamic Divorce.
Divorce is one of the most painful and traumatic episodes of a person’s life. We know you have not chosen to be in such a position, and we will do all we can to ease the process for you. We can represent men who wish to initiate divorce (Talaq) and also women who wish to divorce (Khula).
Our team works closely with Muslim counsellors, religious scholars and Sharia Councils to ensure that your divorce is Sharia-compliant. If you marriage is legally recognised in the UK then you will also need to apply for divorce in the civil court, and we will assist you with this. See our main divorce pages for further advice. If your marriage is not recognised under UK Law then we can still ensure you obtain a fair financial settlement.
We assist in guiding you through the stages of Islamic Divorce:
◦ The arbitration meeting
◦ Assistance with completing the Islamic Sharia Councils Talaq form
◦ The appropriate timing and procedure of the written and verbal divorce
◦ The period and procedure after the oral divorce, in order to allow the couple time to reconcile
◦ The steps which you must undertake to physically terminate the marriage
◦ Advice on when and how the Islamic Council will recognise the termination of the marriage and issue the Talaq Nama
◦ Assistance with completing the Talaq Nama form
◦ Advice on the amount of the payment (Dowery) the male should make to the female at the conclusion of the divorce, if he ends the marriage
◦ Advice on how parallel civil proceedings operate in UK
