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A False Demand for Dower
Haq mehar is the legitimate right of every Muslim woman, as compared to dowry, which is only a curse on our society.
Divorce in Christianity
This article gives details of how divorce can happen under Christian law in Pakistan.
Second Marriage Without the Wife's Permission
If you want to know about the law of second marriage in Pakistan, read this article — it explains whether you require the first wife's permission for a second marriage.
Husband and Wife's Shared Ownership in Property
Can husband and wife share property ownership? What is the law if the wife gets khula and the husband wants to evict her? Can either spouse evict the other?
Husband Is Suspicious-Minded and Won't Give Divorce Either
The law of Pakistan entitles a woman to exercise the right of khula before the family courts, but as a common practice, marriage contracts are sometimes drafted in a way meant to defeat the purpose of the legislation.
Khula Law in Pakistan
Khula Law in Pakistan
Will the Wife Have to Return Property to the Husband After Khula?
Will wife have to return property after asking for divorce or getting khula. This lecture will explain to you rights after getting divorce.
Delegated Divorce (Talaq-e-Tafweez) and Declaratory Divorce (Talaq-e-Bayaan)
Divorce in Islam and how to deal with divorce law in Pakistan.
What to Do If the Husband Does Not Pay Maintenance?
Agar shohar naan nafqa na day tou kia karain? What if the husband refuses to give naan nafqa? Husband refuses to give monthly expenses to wife.