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 AdvocateInLahore.com.
1. Legal Formalities & Documentation
✅ Obtain Your Divorce Certificate
- Khula/Talaq: Get the decree from the Union Council or Family Court.
- Judicial Divorce: Ensure the court issues an official divorce decree.
- Attestation for Remarriage: If remarrying abroad, attest the certificate from MOFA + relevant embassy (e.g., UAE/USA).
✅ Update Your Marital Status
- Submit the divorce decree to NADRA to update your CNIC and family registration certificate.
- Notify banks, property registries, and other institutions about the change.
2. Financial Security & Assets
✅ Claim Your Haq Mehr & Dowry
- File a case in Family Court if your ex-husband refuses to pay Haq Mehr or return dowry items.
- Gather proof (marriage certificate, receipts, and witness statements).
✅ Child Support & Custody
- Custody (Hizanat): 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).
✅ Property & Inheritance Rights
- If property was jointly owned, consult a lawyer to divide assets legally.
- Secure your inheritance rights from parental property (Islamic law guarantees shares).
3. Emotional & Social Well-Being
✅ Therapy & Support Groups
- Seek counseling (e.g., Taraqee Foundation, PARC) to cope with emotional stress.
- Join divorced women’s networks (e.g., Divorcee Foundation Pakistan).
✅ Rebuilding Financially
- Explore jobs, freelancing, or skills training (e.g., DigiSkills, Women’s Chamber of Commerce).
- If eligible, apply for BISP (Benazir Income Support Program).
4. Future Planning
✅ Remarriage Considerations
- Keep your divorce certificate attested for future legal needs.
- Under Islamic law, iddah period (3 months) must pass before remarrying.
✅ Legal Will & Guardianship
- Draft a will to protect children’s inheritance.
- Appoint a guardian if you’re the sole custodian.
5. How AdvocateInLahore.com Can Help
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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