Islamic and Sharia Divorce Lawyers

Divorce can be particularly complex for Muslim couples when both UK family law and Islamic principles are involved. Many people require clarity on how their civil divorce and Islamic divorce interact, especially where a Nikah marriage has taken place in England and Wales.

Napthens’ specialist Islamic Divorce solicitors provide clear legal advice to individuals in a way that balances Sharia law with UK civil law.

Why Legal Advice is Crucial in UK Islamic Divorce

Many Muslims living in the UK struggle to balance their religious Islamic marriage with their UK marital status. It may be that the couple has been married in the UK or overseas in a manner which is recognised by Islam but not by UK law, a Nikah only marriage, leading to the couple missing out on benefits available to married couples, tax benefits, and other protections.

Should an individual wish to file for a divorce, it’s also a common desire that this is done in a way that balances Sharia law with UK civil law. This is where Napthens’ Islamic Divorce solicitors can advise on the outcomes that best suit your wishes and needs.

Islamic Divorce Legal Issues We Advise On

• Talaq ‘no fault’ divorce procedures initiated by the husband.
• Khula and faskh divorce procedures initiated by the wife.
• Nikah-only marriages and legal issues arising from non-civil marriages.
• Mehr (or ‘mahr’) financial arrangements.
• 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, including issues relating to children’s welfare, living arrangements and contact with the wider family.

Languages We Offer Advice In

• English
• Urdu
• Punjabi
• Mirpuri
• Pahari-Pothwari

If you have any specific requirements, please let us know in our contact form.

We have also created a glossary of Islamic marriage and divorce terms to assist your understanding on key concepts.

Why Choose Napthens?

• Specialist Islamic Divorce solicitors 100% dedicated to matters which combine UK civil law with Sharia law.
• We are members of Resolution, the legal body committed to constructive resolution of family disputes.
• One of the UK’s top rated law firms on ReviewSolicitors – explore testimonials from hundreds of happy customers.
• The utmost client discretion with legal professional privilege.

Contact Our Islamic Divorce Solicitors Today

We support clients across England and Wales, with offices in:

• Preston
• Manchester
• Liverpool
• Blackburn
• Southport
• Lytham
• Kendal

Get in touch today via our form to speak with an expert Sharia law divorce solicitor.