The decision to end a marriage is never easy. Besides the emotional challenges, many individuals are unfamiliar with the legal process and uncertain about what comes next. While every family is different, divorce proceedings in Malaysia generally follow a structured…
The discovery of a spouse’s infidelity can be one of the most painful experiences in a marriage. Besides the emotional impact, many individuals immediately begin asking legal questions. Can adultery be used as a ground for divorce? Will the unfaithful…
Beyond the emotional impact, divorce often brings uncertainty about financial security, parenting arrangements and the future. Many women are unsure of their legal rights when contemplating divorce. Questions such as “Am I entitled to maintenance?”, “Can I claim a share of the…
Child custody disputes in Malaysia involving non-Muslim marriages are primarily governed by the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 and the Guardianship of Infants Act 1961. When determining custody arrangements, the court’s paramount consideration is always the welfare and…
Divorce in Malaysia is governed primarily by the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976, which applies to non-Muslim marriages. There are generally two ways to dissolve a marriage through the civil courts: Joint Divorce Petition and Single Petition Divorce.…