Islamic and Sharia Divorce
Napthens has specialist islamic and sharia family law solicitors who support clients with:

  • Talaq ‘no fault’ divorce procedures initiated by the husband.
  • Khula and faskh divorce procedures initiated by the wife.
  • Nikah only marriages.
  • Mehr (or ‘mahr’) financial arrangements in claiming the Mehr
  • Assistance with Sharia council applications and communication with the councils themselves. We can also advise on recommending Sharia councils which suit your beliefs or needs.
  • Compiling evidence and documentation required for divorce both under English Law and Sharia.
  • Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements which consider the requirements of Islamic divorce where parties wishing to legal their marriage and protect financial assets.
  • Property and asset disputes and protection.
  • Child arrangements. Issues arising with the care of the children upon separation and contact with the wider family.

We offer support in the below languages:
  • English
  • Urdu
  • Punjabi
  • Mirpuri
  • Pahari-Pothwari