Khulu’ is a wife-initiated release with a distinct religious basis and process.
Current ISCN Position
- The wife is not required to detail complaints as a condition of requesting Khulu’.
- The husband’s primary financial right is recovery of the Mahr originally paid.
- Khulu’ is irrevocable and is not counted as one of the husband’s three Talaqs.
- The waiting period is one menstrual cycle.
Process
- Application and documents.
- Administrative review and interview.
- Notification to the husband.
- Review by the Islamic Adjudication Council (Majlis al-Shura).
- Issuance and post-Khulu’ guidance.
Published fee: the current starting total is £500, comprising a £350 starting fee and £150 casework credit. The initial review confirms whether Khulu’ is the appropriate route.