Knowledge Base Issues

What should an Affidavit of Means look like?
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...
Can I get a divorce if my husband is living in another country or is out of Malaysia?
Yes. Section 49 of the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 [Act 164] provides additional jurisdiction in proceedings by a wife. You may petition for divorce in Malaysia even though your...
Division of matrimonial property
When granting a decree of divorce or judicial separation, the Court has the power to order one of the following: to divide matrimonial property between the parties; or to sell such property and...
Do I need a lawyer to file for a divorce?
In Malaysia, when you approach the counter of a court to file your divorce petition, it is common for the court staff to reject your petition presented for filing and request that you have a...
What does the court take into consideration before granting a divorce or when making a decision?
Where either or both parties to a marriage do not consent to the divorce or are not in agreement on certain or all issues of the divorce, hearing of the divorce petition will be held in the court...

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