Divorce and Family Lawyer in Dhaka
Divorce, denmohor, custody of the children, a marriage that was never registered: family cases are personal, and the papers decide the outcome. We advise you plainly, prepare the documents and take the case to the Family Court when talks fail.
Is this your situation?
Pick the line closest to what happened. Each one opens the service page with the process, the documents and the forum.
You want to give or get a divorce
Talaq notice, the 90 days, khula and talaq-e-tafweez.
See how we help →Denmohor or maintenance is unpaid
A Family Court suit for dower and maintenance for you and the children.
See how we help →You want custody of your child
Custody and guardianship decided on the child's welfare.
See how we help →Your marriage was not registered properly
Kabin nama, Kazi registration and fixing a missing record.
See how we help →You are facing violence or dowry demands
Protection orders and cases under the special laws.
See how we help →You want to try to save the marriage
Mediation and reconciliation before or during a case.
See how we help →What we handle
- Court Marriage in DhakaNikah with a licensed Kazi, registered nikahnama and affidavit, same day where ready.
- Divorce & TalaqGiving or answering a talaq notice, khula and divorce by the wife, and registration of the divorce.
- Dower (Denmohor) & MaintenanceRecovering unpaid denmohor, iddat maintenance and child maintenance.
- Child Custody & GuardianshipCustody, visitation and guardianship cases in the Family Court.
- Marriage & RegistrationKabin nama, Kazi registration, Hindu marriage registration and court marriage questions.
- Domestic Violence & ProtectionProtection orders under the 2010 Act and dowry or repression cases.
- Family Mediation & ReconciliationStructured talks, settlement terms and pre-trial reconciliation in the Family Court.
The law we work under
These are the main statutes behind the work on this page. Every case also turns on its own facts and papers.
- Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961
- Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act 1939
- Muslim Marriages and Divorces (Registration) Act 1974
- Family Courts Act 2023
- Guardians and Wards Act 1890
- Dowry Prohibition Act 2018
- Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act 2010
- Child Marriage Restraint Act 2017
- Hindu Marriage Registration Act 2012
How it works
- A private first conversationCall or WhatsApp 01772137777. We reply within 24 hours and keep what you tell us confidential.
- We read the kabin namaThe kabin nama and any notice decide most of the answer, so we start there.
- Options and fee in writingSettlement, notice or suit: you get the realistic options and our fee basis in writing.
- We act for youWe draft and serve the papers, negotiate, and appear in the Family Court.
What to bring
- Kabin nama (nikahnama) or marriage certificate
- Any talaq notice or Chairman's letter
- Children's birth certificates
- Proof of income or payments, if maintenance is in issue
Free guides on this topic
Plain-language guides written and reviewed by our advocates.
How to Give or Get a Divorce (Talaq) in Bangladesh: Notice, 90 Days, Khula & Costs
How a Wife Can Divorce Her Husband in Bangladesh: Talaq-e-Tafweez, Khula and Court Divorce
Denmohor (Dower) & Maintenance in Bangladesh: Your Rights and How to Claim
Child Custody After Divorce in Bangladesh: Mother’s Rights, Father’s Guardianship & the Court’s Test
Court Marriage in Bangladesh: Is It Legal? Rules, Age, Kazi Registration & Cost
Kabin Nama (Nikahnama) in Bangladesh: What It Says, What to Check, and How to Get a Copy
Nari Nirjaton Case in Bangladesh: How to File, Main Sections, Punishment and Cost
Family Courts Act 2023: What the Family Court Hears, What Changed and How a Case Runs
Common questions
How do I give talaq the legal way?
Under section 7 of the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961, send written notice of talaq to the Chairman of the Union Parishad, Pourashava or City Corporation and a copy to your wife. The talaq takes effect 90 days after the Chairman receives the notice, or after the pregnancy ends if the wife is pregnant. It should then be registered with the Kazi.
Can a wife divorce her husband?
Yes. If the kabin nama gives her the right of talaq-e-tafweez, she can use the same notice process. She can also agree a khula, or ask the Family Court to dissolve the marriage on the grounds in the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act 1939.
How much denmohor is payable after divorce?
All unpaid denmohor in the kabin nama becomes payable on divorce, whichever spouse ends the marriage. The wife is also entitled to maintenance during iddat, and the father must maintain the children.
Who gets custody of the children?
The mother traditionally keeps custody of young children, but the Family Court decides on the child's welfare, not a fixed rule. The father usually remains the legal guardian and must pay maintenance.
Is a court marriage legal without a Kazi?
An affidavit sworn before a notary is not a marriage. A Muslim marriage must be registered by a Nikah Registrar (Kazi) under the 1974 Act. Without registration, proving the marriage, denmohor and the children's rights becomes much harder.
Speak with a family lawyer
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