Specimen Divorce Deed (Talaq Nama) — Format in Pakistan
This specimen Divorce Deed shows the format most commonly used in Pakistan where talaq is given in three stages over three months. Fill the blanks only as a guide; a divorce deed for actual use should be checked by a lawyer against your Nikah Nama and local Union Council practice.
How the Three Notices Work in This Divorce Deed
The first and second talaq are recorded in separate notices a month apart, leaving room for reconciliation. The third is pronounced in the divorce deed itself, which is why the deed is called final. Clauses 5, 6 and 7 of the specimen record each stage.
When One Divorce Deed Is Enough
Some husbands pronounce a single talaq and record it in one divorce deed without later notices. The law still requires the section 7 notice to the Union Council. Our lawyers explain which form suits your situation before the Divorce Deed is signed.
Specimen Divorce Deed — for guidance only
DIVORCE DEED (TALAQ NAMA) [On non-judicial stamp paper of the value required in the province] This Divorce Deed is executed at ____________ (city) on this ____ day of ____________, 20____ BY: Mr. ______________________ son of ______________________, CNIC No. _____-_______-___, resident of ________________________________ (hereinafter "the Husband"). IN FAVOUR OF / REGARDING: Mrs. ______________________ daughter of ______________________, CNIC No. _____-_______-___, resident of ________________________________ (hereinafter "the Wife"). 1. That the Husband and the Wife were married on ____________ at ____________ according to Muslim rites, and the Nikah was registered with Nikah Registrar ______________, Union Council / Committee ______________, vide Nikah Nama No. ______. 2. That the dower (Haq Mehr) fixed in the Nikah Nama was Rs. ____________ / ______ tolas gold, of which Rs. ____________ has been paid and Rs. ____________ remains payable / has been paid in full. 3. That ____ child(ren) were born of the marriage: ______________________ (name, age). 4. That due to differences between the parties it has become impossible for them to live together within the limits prescribed by Allah. 5. FIRST NOTICE: That on ____________ (first month) the Husband pronounced the FIRST TALAQ upon the Wife and sent written notice of it to the Wife and to the Chairman, Union Council / Committee ______________. 6. SECOND NOTICE: That on ____________ (second month), there being no reconciliation, the Husband pronounced the SECOND TALAQ and sent written notice of it to the Wife and to the Chairman. 7. THIRD AND FINAL TALAQ: That today, ____________ (third month), there having been no reconciliation, the Husband hereby pronounces the THIRD TALAQ upon the Wife: "I, ______________________, divorce you, ______________________, for the third time." By this Divorce Deed the divorce stands final and the Wife is no longer the wife of the Husband. 8. That a copy of this Divorce Deed with the notice under section 7 of the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961 is being sent to the Chairman, Union Council / Committee ______________, and to the Wife. 9. That the Wife is free to remarry after completion of her iddat and after the divorce becomes effective under the law. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Husband has signed this Divorce Deed in the presence of the witnesses below. HUSBAND: ______________________ Signature / Thumb impression: __________ WITNESS 1: ______________________ CNIC: _____________ Signature: __________ WITNESS 2: ______________________ CNIC: _____________ Signature: __________
What a Divorce Deed Must Contain in Pakistan
A sound Divorce Deed identifies both spouses by name and CNIC, gives the date and place of Nikah and its registration number, records the talaq pronounced and its date, states the dower position and children, and is signed by the husband before two adult witnesses.
- Full names, parentage and CNIC numbers of husband and wife
- Nikah date, Nikah Registrar and Union Council, Nikah Nama number
- Dates of the first, second and third talaq notices
- Dower (Haq Mehr) — paid, unpaid or settled
- Names and ages of children, if any
- Signature or thumb impression of the husband and two witnesses
Stamp Paper for the Divorce Deed
The divorce deed is written on non-judicial stamp paper of the value required in your province. Our lawyers arrange the correct stamp paper in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad or Rawalpindi, so the deed is accepted by the Union Council and later by NADRA.
Divorce Deed and the Section 7 Notice Under the MFLO
Under section 7 of the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961, a husband who pronounces talaq must give written notice to the Chairman of the Union Council and a copy to the wife. The talaq becomes effective ninety days after the notice is delivered, unless revoked earlier.
Sending the Divorce Deed to the Union Council
Our lawyers send the divorce deed with the section 7 notice by registered post or courier and keep the receipts. These receipts prove delivery, and the ninety days are counted from the date the Chairman receives the notice.
Arbitration Council and Reconciliation
After notice, the Chairman constitutes an Arbitration Council to attempt reconciliation. If no reconciliation happens within ninety days, the talaq becomes effective and the Union Council issues a certificate of effectiveness, which leads to the NADRA divorce certificate.
Wife Pregnant at the Time of the Divorce Deed
If the wife is pregnant, the talaq does not become effective until ninety days have passed or the pregnancy ends, whichever is later. A divorce deed should mention this where relevant, so dates on later certificates are correct.
From Divorce Deed to NADRA Divorce Certificate
Once the Union Council issues the certificate of effectiveness, the divorce can be registered and a NADRA divorce certificate obtained. Embassies, employers and second-marriage Nikah Registrars usually ask for both the Divorce Deed and the NADRA certificate together.
| Step | What Happens After the Divorce Deed |
|---|---|
| 1. First notice | First talaq recorded and notice sent — month one. |
| 2. Second notice | Second talaq recorded and notice sent — month two. |
| 3. Divorce Deed | Third talaq pronounced in the final divorce deed — month three. |
| 4. Section 7 notice | Divorce deed and notice delivered to the Union Council and wife. |
| 5. Ninety days | Arbitration Council attempts reconciliation. |
| 6. Certificate | Union Council issues certificate of effectiveness. |
| 7. NADRA | Divorce registered; NADRA divorce certificate issued. |
Divorce Deed for Overseas Pakistanis
A husband living abroad can sign the Divorce Deed before a notary public or the Pakistani embassy or consulate. He then sends it to our office, and we serve the talaq notices on the wife and the Union Council in Pakistan and follow the case to the NADRA certificate.
Wives Who Receive a Divorce Deed
A wife who receives a divorce deed should keep the envelope and check whether the Union Council was notified. Our lawyers check the deed, advise on dower, maintenance during iddat and child custody, and confirm when she is free to remarry.
Why Choose Our Lawyers for Your Divorce Deed
Our family lawyers have drafted divorce deeds and talaq notices for clients across Pakistan and abroad. We make sure the Divorce Deed matches the Nikah Nama, the notices reach the right office, and every date needed for the NADRA divorce certificate is recorded correctly.
Same-Day Divorce Deed Drafting
Once we have the Nikah Nama and CNICs, we can usually prepare the divorce deed and first notice the same day, and send them for signature by WhatsApp or courier to Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi or abroad.
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Every Divorce Deed is drafted under the supervision of a senior advocate, and the follow-up with the Union Council, Arbitration Council and NADRA is handled by our own office in each city.
