ArticleExpat Divorce Laws Podcast: MalaysiaIn a series of podcasts, solicitors and barristers from Expatriate Law will interview leading family lawyers from other jurisdictions around the world.MalaysiaFamily and MatrimonialExpatriate Law
ArticleJudicial Separation In Malaysia: An "Almost" DivorceSpouses in a marriage that has broken down may consider judicial separation as an alternative to a divorce. MalaysiaFamily and MatrimonialMahWengKwai & Associates
ArticleSessions Court Judges Conferred Jurisdiction To Hear Joint Divorce Petitions And Section 106 ApplicationsSessions Court Judges conferred jurisdiction to hear joint divorce petitions and section 106 applications.MalaysiaFamily and MatrimonialSKRINE
ArticleWho Is Protected Under The Domestic Violence Act 1994?The implementation of the Movement Control Order nationwide from March 2020 until August 2021 has seen a total of 9,015 domestic violence cases being reported.MalaysiaFamily and MatrimonialKevin Wu & Associates
ArticleKey Amendments To The Law Reform (Marriage & Divorce) Act 1976The amendments came into force on 15 December 2018.MalaysiaFamily and MatrimonialMahWengKwai & Associates
ArticleDivision Of Matrimonial AssetsThe issue of how to divide property following the breakdown of a marriage is a vexed one which has spawned many a battle amongst estranged couples.MalaysiaFamily and MatrimonialSKRINE
ArticleFAQ On Claiming For Maintenance By Committal ProceedingsAfter months of waiting, you finally received your divorce order. In the divorce order, your former spouse promised to pay you spousal maintenance and child maintenance every month. MalaysiaFamily and MatrimonialMahWengKwai & Associates
ArticleDivorce By Joint Petition: An Overview Of The Requirements And Court ProcessMatrimonial matters concerning non-Muslims in Malaysia are governed by the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976.MalaysiaFamily and MatrimonialMahWengKwai & Associates
ArticlePrenuptial Agreement In Divorce ProceedingsThe Department of Statistics Malaysia has recorded a whopping number of 43,934 divorce cases in Malaysia in 2021 which was a 7.1% decrease from the year prior...MalaysiaFamily and MatrimonialKevin Wu & Associates
ArticleAmendment Of Child Maintenance After DivorceOnce a divorce has been finalised, an order pertaining to child maintenance that was mutually consented or made by the Court can be amended by either parent, at any stage.MalaysiaFamily and MatrimonialKevin Wu & Associates
ArticleDivorce FAQsThe breakdown of a relationship preceding a divorce is distressing enough, coupled with the lengthy and complex process to file for a divorce, it can be overwhelming. MalaysiaFamily and MatrimonialKevin Wu & Associates
ArticleVariation Of Maintenance OrdersAfter a marriage is dissolved, a person may have financial obligations under the Decree Nisi to continue maintaining his spouse and children.MalaysiaFamily and MatrimonialMahWengKwai & Associates
ArticleWar And PeaceThe contract of marriage which binds two people together is a joyous occasion warranting the celebration of the community. MalaysiaFamily and MatrimonialSKRINE
ArticleWills In MalaysiaMahWengKwai & Associates offers you a personalised will writing service. Our lawyers will answer your questions, advise you and help you to write your will to suit your circumstances ...MalaysiaFamily and MatrimonialMahWengKwai & Associates
ArticleAdultery As A Ground For DivorceIn this article, we will focus on adultery as a ground for divorce. Under Section 54(1)(a) of the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 (‘LRA 1976')...MalaysiaFamily and MatrimonialKevin Wu & Associates
ArticleWhat Is The Meaning Of "Desertion" Under Section 54(1)(a) Of The Armed Forces Act 1972?In this article we discuss a novel issue in respect of the interpretation and meaning to be given to the term "desertion" under Section 54(1)(a) of the Armed Forces Act 1972.MalaysiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCecil Abraham & Partners