Draft: DEED OF DIVORCE

I,_____, Son of ______, Muslim, adult, holding CNIC No._______, resident of ______, entered into a marriage contract with Mst.______ Daughter of _______, Muslim, Adult, resident of_________ currently residing at __________, under the Muslim Family Laws on __________ at______, Pakistan. The dower was fixed as Rs.____ and the said amount is attached herewith in payment of the same.

WHEREAS, the marriage was solemnized and registered, under the laws of Pakistan.

WHEREAS, the marriage has ____ children out of the above-mentioned wedlock namely:-

Master_________ age __years

AND WHEREAS, the parties in the first instance lived amicably for about ___ years, but later, differences cropped up and there were constant quarrels and unhappy altercations which gave rise to bad blood between the parties and inspite of repeated efforts of the parties’ relations to bring about a settlement the affairs of the parties went from bad to worse; and no alternative having been let with me but to divorce Mst._____

Therefore, the husband in exercise of his right of divorce, and in accordance with section 7 of the Muslims Family Ordinance announces Talaq upon his wife by this divorce deed, in the presence of Mr._______ son of __________ resident of_____________ and Mr._______ son of __________ resident of_____________

I,_______, HREREBY DIVORCE YOU____MST._______DAUGHTER OF_____

I,_______, HREREBY DIVORCE YOU____MST._______DAUGHTER OF_____

I,_______, HREREBY DIVORCE YOU____MST._______DAUGHTER OF_____

That from this day onwards, Mst.__________ daughter of___________ is no longer my wife and after confirmation of divorce according to Muslims Family Law Ordinance, 1961, she will be absolutely free from the wedlock.

That the dower amount, fixed at Rs.____ has already been paid by the husband to the wife.

That our children from our wedlock, namely________ are currently residing with you shall not prejudice my parental right and or right of access to them in any manner whatsoever.

IN WITNESSES WHEREOF, I __________, hereto set my hand at ______ with my own freewill and without any force or pressure, with my full presence of mind and sound mental disposition.

Executant

Witness 1

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Witness 2

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