Family court plaint for dissolution of marriage on the basis of khula together with dower, maintenance and dowry articles.
When to use this draft
Use where the wife seeks dissolution on the ground that she cannot live with the husband within the limits prescribed by Allah.
Essential contents
- Nikahnama with date and dower details
- Grounds of khula pleaded plainly
- Claim for dower, maintenance and dowry articles
- Details of children and custody, if any
- Jurisdiction of the Family Court where the wife resides
Drafting notes
- Consolidate dower, maintenance, dowry and custody in one suit - the Family Courts Act permits it.
- Attach the nikahnama and the dowry list; the dowry list is frequently decisive.
- Reconciliation proceedings are mandatory - do not treat them as a formality.
Adapt before filing
This is a structural template, not advice on your matter. Facts, dates, valuation, jurisdiction and the prayer must be settled by a lawyer licensed to practise in Pakistan.