Divorce

Divorce
Varying The Terms of a Divorce Order

Varying The Terms of a Divorce Order

As explained in our post outlining the divorce process in Malaysia, generally there are two types of divorces, joint petition divorce (mutual consent divorce) and unilateral petition divorce. Upon obtaining the Order, the parties are deemed divorced pursuant to the terms agreed in the Order. What happens if the parties (either one party or both parties) want to amend, or vary the terms of the Divorce Order (also known as...
Divorce
Prenuptial Agreements

Prenuptial Agreements

The law governing marriage and divorce in Malaysia does not explicitly deal with prenuptial agreements. This void, however, does not mean that prenuptial agreements are illegal in Malaysia. In jurisdictions where prenuptial agreements are recognised, they were traditionally used by the wealthy to protect their assets and ensure the wealth “stays in the family” in case of a divorce. These days, more couples tend to draw up prenuptial agreements to...
Divorce
Divorce in Malaysia

Divorce in Malaysia

In Malaysia, non-Muslim marriages are governed by the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976. The Act regulates the rights of spouses, the procedures, and grounds for divorce. It also sets out the law regarding maintenance and child custody. The Act allows a married couple to file for divorce by filing a petition to the High Court. Marriages are separated into two groups: Marriages that lasted for more than two...