Knowledge Base Issues

If I wish to get married overseas, what steps need to be taken to ensure that is is legal in Malaysia? How do I apply to marry abroad?
There are two situations in which you can get married legally abroad or overseas: Marriage abroad under the law of Malaysia 1: Your marriage is solemnised and registered by the Malaysian...
Is religious marriage legal in Malaysia? If a religious marriage is not filed with the marriage registrar, is it considered a legal marriage? What are the procedures for legal religious marriage?
A religious marriage takes place in a church, temple or other building of religious worship where the service is conducted in accordance with the religious rites and ceremonies of the premises by...
What are the legalities of getting married in church? What are the requirements for civil registration of Christian religious marriage?
Meeting The Priest If you wish to marry in a church in Malaysia, you should first arrange to see the person in charge of marriages at the building to discuss your plans, give formal notice of your...
What are the supporting documents required to submit a marriage application? Do I need to bring any documents to my solemnisation ceremony?
Marriage At The Office Of The Registrar Of Marriages (ROM) You are required to submit your marriage application in Form JPN.KC02 with the following supporting documents: One (1) coloured...
If I marry a lawfully married man as the second wife, do I have the right of inheritance?
No, if he dies intestate or when his property is not given by the terms of a will. If a person who is lawfully married under any law, religion or custom shall during the continuance of such...

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