• Muslim divorce initiated by wife

I would like to divorce my husband as he has abandoned me and my son for more than five years. Our marriage was done in the village jammath register. Apparently he has since remarried and has child/children with his new partner. We are not in contact for these five years and have no intention of reconciling. Although at the beginning, he was willing to go through any divorce procedures, he now (apparently) refuses to do so as it will affect his current marriage. How can I proceed as a muslim wife through the courts or other means?
Asked 5 days ago in Family Law
Religion: Muslim

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You can file a divorce case in the family court under section 2 of Muslim marriage dissolution act on the grounds of cruelty and all these can be added as grounds for the acts of cruelty 

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
87617 Answers
2352 Consultations

How he got again married without your divorce. If you consented then you should have got divorced. Now you have to apply for divorce as per shariat act in court or the traditional way of Khula divorce from him 

Prashant Nayak
Advocate, Mumbai
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209 Consultations

You can divorce your husband on grounds of cruelty by filing petition  for divorce under dissolution of Muslim marriage act 

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
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7872 Consultations

As a Muslim wife, you can divorce your husband through the following steps:

  1. File under Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939: Grounds include abandonment (5+ years), failure to maintain, and his remarriage. The court can grant judicial divorce (Faskh).

  2. Seek Khula: Request divorce through Jammath or Qazi. If the husband refuses, approach the court for validation.

  3. Legal Action: File for divorce in Family Court, citing abandonment and remarriage. Provide evidence like lack of contact/support and proof of remarriage. You can also seek maintenance under Section 125 CrPC.

  4. Child Support: Claim custody and financial support for your child if needed.

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Shubham Goyal
Advocate, Delhi
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Contact a local Qazi and initiate the procedure of Khula divorce. He will guide you for all the steps to take for this.

Devajyoti Barman
Advocate, Kolkata
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522 Consultations

The islamic law approves 3 types of dissolution of marriage i.e Talaaq, Khula and Mubaarat. You can take recourse through khula.

G.Rajaganapathy

Advocate

High Court of Madras

Rajaganapathy Ganesan
Advocate, Chennai
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You can file divorce  case in Family Court under Section 2 of THE DISSOLUTION OF MUSLIM MARRIAGES ACT, 1939 under following  grounds.

  • that the whereabouts of the husband have not been known for a period of four years;
  • that the husband has neglected or has failed to provide for her maintenance for a period of two years.

For obtaining Khula, you require consent of husband.

Ravi Shinde
Advocate, Hyderabad
4354 Answers
42 Consultations

As a Muslim wife seeking divorce due to abandonment, you have legal recourse under Muslim personal law and statutory law. You can file for faskh (judicial divorce) under the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939, citing abandonment as a ground, which is valid after your husband’s abandonment for over five years. Additionally, if your husband has remarried without dissolving your marriage, you may file a petition based on his bigamy, which strengthens your case. You can also approach the family court for a divorce petition, and file for maintenance for yourself and your son under Section 125 of the CrPC. Gathering proof of abandonment and bigamy will support your case. Legal representation is crucial in navigating the process and ensuring your rights are protected.

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Aman Verma
Advocate, Delhi
175 Answers

Dear Client,

As a Muslim wife, you 
may seek divorce on Islamic grounds, Khula (when the wife decides to get the divorce with consent from her husband) or move to court seeking judicial divorce as provided under Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939. For more than five years, your husband has left you and your son, which indeed is a legitimate ground for divorce under Section 2 of the Act, in which desertion, failure to provide maintenance and remarriage with another woman against your will, are included. You can present a petition before the Family Court, mentioning the desertionre-marriage, and neglect of the husband. If your husband does not consent to a Khula, you can apply for Faskh-e-Nikah in court on these grounds. Approach an experienced family lawyer who deals with Muslim personal law to assist you with the process. This legal path will ensure that your rights are protected and clearly define your future.

Anik Miu
Advocate, Bangalore
10350 Answers
121 Consultations

- Under the Muslim law , you can take Khula from him with the help of a Qazi 

- Further, you can also file a divorce petition before the family Court on the ground of cruelty and separation

- Further, you can also claim maintenance /alimony for yourself and the son. 

Mohammed Shahzad
Advocate, Delhi
14727 Answers
224 Consultations

Apply and seek divorce against him seeking recourse to the provisions of THE DISSOLUTION OF MUSLIM MARRIAGES ACT, 1939.

Since he abandoned you for last several years and not been supporting you in financially, you make out a case for divorce, 

Vibhanshu Srivastava
Advocate, Lucknow
9686 Answers
312 Consultations

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