The court first gives a separation order for a period of 6 months (decree nisi). This is a cooling period intended to give the couple a chance to redeem the marriage or determine that they have completely lost interest in the marriage

If the parties have failed to redeem the marriage, the court makes a final order (decree absolute). This permanently ends the marriage.

• Divorce under Islamic law depends on the religious sect to which the couple belongs. Generally, it takes the following form:
• A husband can divorce a wife by pronouncing the word “talak” three times at a go, after which the marriage would be dissolved.
• A husband can pronounce the word “talak” once every month for three months and third “talak” ends the marriage.
• In certain sects, the wife can divorce the husband.
• The “talak” may be a written word “talakahama” or it may be a spoken word. In order for the “talak” to have legal effect, it must be communicated to the woman.
• The “talak” should not be pronounced when the wife is menstruating or pregnant.
• This “talak” when pronounced should be registered with the registrar of marriages and divorce of Mohammedans.

A couple married under the customary law may apply the customary law of their community to end the marriage.

There are no set rules and guidelines on how this divorce should be undertaken.

The divorce is done according to the customary practices from which the couple hails.