Muslim (Personal Law)

Physical custody (Hizanat) generally is with the mother for early years. The father is responsible for financial maintenance.

Only in Faskh cases if grounds are not proved.

Yes, through Talaq (husband) or Faskh (wife).

Yes. Talaq, Khula, Mubarat need no court’s involvement.Only Faskh needs court.

A Muslim woman may choose Khula as her form of divorce, but only a Family Court can grant a legally

Yes.Husband → TalaqWife → Faskh through court

This is not governed by statutes. It is usually based on:MehrMaintenance during iddatReasonable provisionCustody expensesAny mutually agreed settlement

No. Annulment (Faskh) ≠ divorce.

Yes, jurisdiction is where spouses reside.

Muslim personal law does not govern property division.General civil principles apply:Each spouse gets share as per contribution or title.