Missing or Untraceable Husband: a ground for fasakh

A missing or untraceable husband means the husband cannot be located or his whereabouts are unknown for a long period, without maintenance or news.

This is one of the recognised grounds for a wife to apply for fasakh, particularly when the husband has been missing for more than a year.^[1]

The court usually asks for proof of efforts to find him, such as a police report, enquiries with family, and reasonable attempts to make contact, before approving the application.

If this is your situation, gather evidence as early as possible. Read fasakh divorce for other grounds and how to start an application.