W-Salam, Not in the Midlands but it doesn't matter & we have many dealings with Maulana and he is safe. Maulana Yaqub Qasmi Dewsbury, UK Home/Office: +44 (1924) 464523 Any questions/comments/help please drop a line to: http://www.central-mosque.com/ I know the procedure fairly well but can have Maulana comment on the Sister's specific case and get back to you, if you like... The general procedure is: 1) Sister fills out a detailed application form highlighting grounds for asking for “Khula” 2) Maulana (along with a Panel of other Ulama) evaluate the case & see if the grounds are valid 3) Maulana then sends a letter to the spouse asking for a reply 4) If the guy chooses to reply then Maulana discusses the matter and asks for him to give Talaq or asks for explanation of the charges 5) If the guy doesn’t reply (which is most of the time) then Maulana sends some more letters asking for a reply 6) All in all if there are valid Shariah grounds then the Sister will get the Khula in about 8 months (MAX period) or less Sister may need to visit Deswbury or may not (depending on the case). I can't remeber the exact fee but I can find out. I have been authorised by Maulana to give information on his behalf and distribute forms and the forms are at home (somewhere).