Knowledge Base Issues

What should the Certificate Identifying Exhibits or Documents look like?
An exhibit annexed to a divorce petition (Single Petition or Joint Petition), affidavit in support of petition (Single Petition or Joint Petition) or statement as to arrangements for children...
Can I get a divorce on ground of spouse's conversion to Islam?
Yes. You may petition for divorce under Section 51 of the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 [Act 164] if your spouse has converted to Islam. The divorce petition can only be filed three...
What is the information required by Form 3 of the Divorce and Matrimonial Proceedings Rules 1980 (Joint Petition)?
A joint petition (Malay: Petisyen Bersama) must contain the information required by Form 3 of the Divorce and Matrimonial Proceedings Rules 1980 (Joint Petition) (Malay: Borang 3 Kaedah-Kaedah...
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What is the information required by Form 6 of the Divorce and Matrimonial Proceedings Rules 1980 (Acknowledgment of Service)?
A divorce petition must be served personally, not by the petitioner, or by sending it by registered post to known addresses of the respondent and co-respondent. If a copy of divorce petition is to...
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Maintenance during marriage
Under the Married Women And Children's (Maintenance) Act 1950, a married woman is entitled to maintenance from her husband for herself and their children to maintain themselves during the marriage...

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