How to Send Divorce Notice to Wife in Pakistan Simple Legal Guide

If you are a husband in Pakistan and you want to divorce your wife, you must follow the legal process. Below are all the steps in easy and clear English.

Step 1: Say the Divorce (Talaq)

  • First, you must clearly say that you are giving divorce to your wife. You can do this by saying it verbally or writing it down.
  • Make sure you say it with a clear mind and full intention. It should not be in anger or confusion.

Step 2: Write the Divorce Notice

After saying the divorce, you need to write a proper divorce notice. This notice must include:

  • Your full name and address
  • Your wife’s full name and address
  • A clear statement that you are giving her divorce
  • The date and place where the divorce was said or written

Step 3: Send the Notice to the Union Council

This is a very important step. You must send the written divorce notice to the Chairman of the Union Council in the area where your wife lives.

Send the notice through registered post or a reliable courier service. This way, you will have proof that the notice was sent.

Step 4: Send a Copy to Your Wife

You also need to send a copy of the divorce notice directly to your wife. This can be done through registered post or courier.

The law requires that both the Union Council and the wife must receive the notice.

Step 5: Union Council Starts Reconciliation

  • After receiving the notice, the Union Council will start a process to try to help you and your wife settle the matter.
  • They will form a group called the Arbitration Council within 30 days.
  • This council may call both husband and wife for meetings to try to solve the problem and make peace.

Step 6: Wait for 90 Days (Iddat Period)

After the Union Council gets the notice, you must wait for 90 days. This period is called the Iddat period.

During this time:

  • The council tries to help both sides reconcile
  • If your wife is pregnant, the divorce will not be final until the baby is born or the 90 days are over, whichever is later

Step 7: Get Divorce Certificate

If the 90 days pass and no reconciliation happens, the Union Council will give you a Divorce Certificate.This certificate is the legal proof that your marriage has ended.

Important Things to Remember

  • You must follow this process exactly. If you do not send the notice to the Union Council, the divorce is not valid. It can also lead to legal trouble.
  • If you are living outside Pakistan, you can give Power of Attorney to someone in Pakistan who can do this process for you.
  • Always keep a copy of the divorce notice, receipts, and any proof that you sent the documents. These are important for your records

Final Advice

As your lawyer, I advise you to follow each step carefully.
This will make sure that your divorce is done legally and respectfully. If you need any help or have questions, Zahid Law Office is here to support you.