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Divorce in Malaysia
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In Malaysia, there are two types of divorce of marriage for non-Muslims:
1) divorce by mutual consent, i.e. both parties agree to the divorce
2) divorce without mutual consent

DIVORCE BY MUTUAL CONSENT (JOINT PETITION)

Both parties to the marriage can jointly file a divorce where they can mutually agree to divorce. To be eligible for the application, the couples must have been married for at least two (2) years at the time the petition for divorce is filed, unless approved by the court. By a joint petition, both parties can freely decide to the maintenance for wife & children, custody and care of the children, division of matrimonial assets.

DIVORCE WITHOUT MUTUAL CONSENT (UNILATERAL PETITION)

Either party to a marriage may file a petition to divorce without consent of the other party, on the ground that the marriage has broken down. The break down of the marriage can be grounded one of the reasons as follows:

1) that the other party has committed adultery;
2) that the other party has behaved in such a way that it cannot reasonably be expected to live together;
3) that the other party has deserted for a continuous period of at least 2 years; OR
4) that the parties to the marriage have lived apart for a continuous period of at least 2 years.

WHO HAS THE RIGHT OVER THE CUSTODY OF THE CHILDREN?

In a joint petition, both parties can mutually agree to propose any arrangement to the children.
In a single petition, either party can make application for the custodianship. The court will decide the custodianship after considering all factors including: 1) The welfare of the children 2) The wishes of the parents 3) The wishes of the child if the child is eligible to express an independent opinion.
There is a rebuttable presumption that the custodianship of a child below 7 years belongs to the mother. Kindly take note that this is a presumption which is rebuttable by the father.

WHO HAS THE RIGHT & INTEREST OVER MATRIMONIAL PROPERTY?

In a joint petition, both parties can mutually agree to propose any arrangement to divide or transfer the property.
In a single petition, either party can make application for the division of matrimonial property. If the property is acquired by the sole effort of the party, the court may divide the property as the court thinks reasonable. The party upon whose effort the assets were acquired will receive a greater proportion. If the property is acquired by joint effort, the court may divide the property as the court thinks reasonable after considering factors like the extent of the contributions made by each party.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO FOR A DIVORCE MATTER TO BE COMPLETED?

The actual time needed for may vary in each and every single case depending on the following factors: 1. The date of hearing granted by the court ( whether its early or late ) 2. The complexity of the case 3. The Time needed for both parties to reach a settlement ( for joint petition's case)
Generally, a joint petition divorce matter takes 6 to 9 months to be completed while a unilateral petition divorce (without mutual consent) matter takes more time to be completed. The divorce matter could take more time if it is contested.

HOW MUCH IS THE LEGAL FEES?

Generally, a joint petition's legal fee is cheaper than a single petition's ( without mutual consent ). The legal fee chargeable varies from one case to another depending on the following factors:

1) The complexity of the case as it affect the amount of time & skill a lawyer need to spend;
2) The complexity of the Petition's Content ( i.e. The complexity of the Divorce Arrangement & Settlement)
3) Whether the divorce petition is contested. Legal fee for contested matter is generally higher than uncontested matter.

WHO SHOULD BEAR THE LEGAL FEE? HUSBAND/ WIFE?

For joint petition matter, there are two choices: 1) Either party pay for the whole legal fee 2) Both parties share the legal fee in a proportion that is mutually agreed
For single petition matter, each party has to bear their own legal fee generally.

WHAT IS THE BRIEF & GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR JOINT PETITION TO DIVORCE?

1) Consult a lawyer.
2) With lawyer's advice, discuss and make settlement with your spouse for the arrangement of children, property & maintenance (if any).
3) Sign the divorce petition and related documents prepared by your lawyer.
4) Wait for the hearing date after the filing of your application in the High Court.
5) Attend the hearing with your lawyer ( if you or your spouse cannot attend the hearing, kindly refer to your lawyer for solutions )
6) Obtain divorce certificate at least three months after a divorce order is granted by the judge.



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Other FAQs:


Q: Can I file for divorce within 2 years of my marriage?
A: Yes. It's possible.

Q: Do I need to separate with my spouse for 2 years before a divorce can be filed?
A: No, not necessary.

Q: Do I get 'automatic' divorce when I have separated with my spouse for more than 2 years?
A: No. You will still need to apply for the divorce in court.

Q: Can I get a divorce by applying from JPN ( Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara) without engaging a lawyer?
A: No.

Q: My spouse refuse to divorce, can I still file for divorce?
A: Yes.

Q: My spouse refuse to sign any divorce document, can I still file for divorce?
A: Yes.

Q: I have lost the contact of my spouse, can I still file for divorce?
A: Yes.

Q: I am a foreigner in Malaysia who had registered my marriage overseas, can I file for a divorce here?
A: Yes, if you are residing in Malaysia.

Q: I am a Malaysian who is residing overseas now, can I file for a divorce in Malaysia?
A: Yes, you can sign the divorce documents overseas, and engage a lawyer to file your divorce in Malaysia.

Q: I am a Malaysian who had registered my marriage in Malaysia and had obtained divorce certificate from overseas, is my divorce certificate recognized in Malaysia?
A: No. Oversea's divorce certificate is not recognized in Malaysia. You need to engage a lawyer to EITHER:
1) Apply for local court's declaration to recognize your oversea's divorce certificate, OR
2) Apply for a fresh divorce petition in Malaysia.

cukurlah

tldr , no married no hassle. no bother to read

/ktards cannot accept malaysia is better than sinkipork

How dare you post such thing

Kolos

Better don't marry.

Looking from the comment above seems like most /ktard is foreveralone

sole effort still need to divide? wtf....

macam tu rugi lah....

Not bad.. Probably option 1

I heard prenup got no use in malaysia

Thats all in writing. Wait till the girl cry2 how weak n how bad the hubby treated her. Cry2 also how hard it is to take care of the children as a single mother n so on.

After that u see how fair is it

inb4 marry a millionaire for a few years, that millionaire become multi-millionaire... the wife become milliinaire after divorce....

Ive seen divorced man lost almost all his assets, some lost his business, some just able to save his car. N the women go marry happily ever after with her affair when they were married.

I hardly find that as fair

parking dulu. nx time when wan divorce baru read back

If it's the other way around i.e. rich wimminz and poor slacker husband how?

Husband gets nothing, unless the wife good enuff to buy something under hubby's name.

it is the same thing, we hear stories that husband walk away of loads of money too.

but...

What I still dont get the idea is, why the law doesnt accept Pre-nup. Why must share our lifetime achievement to someone we doesnt love anymore even with a mountain of evidence that I am the only one putting the effort to get the assets. It is just doenst make sense.

This post has been edited by Boldnut: Aug 23 2014, 07:22 PM

TLDR

It all comes down to who gets the children. Thats y we see couples die die wants custody of the children. Who gets the children will get more of the share. N we all know the mother will usually win child custody. Which is y usually women gets more cut from the divorce.

"singapore".

Pre-nup not recognized. So no.

Hi,

If anyone needs a family lawyer, do contact Low & Partners (Damansara Utama). They were my aunt's lawyer and they were very helpful throughout her ordeal. Forwarded are some info-s given by my aunt.




"Kindly find our GENERAL clarifications to your queries as follows:



Flow & Processing Time:

Q: What’s the process involved and estimated time needed for the divorce proceeding?

The actual flow and time needed varies in each and every single case depending on the many factors which include the followings:-

The time needed for both parties to reach an agreement or settlement to the divorce arrangement
The efficiency of the court involved
The date of hearing granted by the court ( whether it’s early or late )
Number of hearings involved in the whole divorce proceeding
The complexity of the case
Whether the divorce petition is contested by the other spouse
Generally, it takes approximately 6 months to for the whole proceeding of a “simple” and uncontested joint petition divorce as indicated as follows:

Submission of documents and payment of deposit to legal firm
Preparation of divorce petition – 2 weeks
Signing/ Execution of divorce petition
Filing of Petition in the High Court and wait for the Hearing Date to be fixed by the High Court – Approximately 1 month
Attendance to the Court for once/ Payment of balance legal fees
Receipt of Divorce Certificate (Decree Nisi Order) – 4 months after the court hearing.


Legal Fees:


Q: If I have decided to engage you as my lawyer, how much is the legal fee for the divorce proceeding?

A: The legal fee chargeable varies from one case to another depending many factors which include the followings: -

1. The complexity and the length of the case

2. The complexity of the Petition’s Content ( i.e. The complexity of the Divorce Arrangement & Settlement)

3. Whether your spouse is represented by another lawyer


For more information about family & divorce law, please contact us via the phone number stated below or+6(012)-3985298. Thank you!"


This post has been edited by Prompt: Oct 7 2014, 12:30 PM