There is no Iddat when marriage is not consummated

When there is Nikah between spouses but marriage is not consummated then there is no Iddat in case of divorce. In normal circumstances when there is Nikah and marriage is consummated, there is a period of 90 days called iddat in case of divorce.

In normal circumstances when a husband pronounces divorce to the wife, she has to wait for 90 days for the completion of divorce. In these 90 days parties mutually have right to reconcile the divorce. This procedure is enacted in Pakistan legal system because of which divorce procedure takes at least 90 days for completion.

On the other hand when wife is divorced before consummation of marriage then there is no Iddat. Divorce Certificate can be issued within one day on the date of filing.

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International Family Lawyer

Divorce Process in Pakistan

According to the provisions of section 7 and 8 of Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961 divorce process is of three months. When divorce is pronounced, the documents have to be submitted in the relevant Arbitration/Union Council.

After that notices are served. On the dates reconciliation proceedings are conducted. There are generally three reconciliation proceedings in a divorce case. Each reconciliation proceeding is conducted once a month.

On the failure of reconciliation proceedings and on the expiry of 90 days, divorce becomes final and finally certificate of divorce is issued by the same council.

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