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In today’s environment, it is not strange or a surprise for one partner to turn their back against their spouse by pursuing another person or letting themselves be chased by someone other than their spouse.  This is known as cheating, which can take the form of physical infidelity or an emotional affair. Being cheated on is painful and heartbreaking, but the law is there to help the person who was...

The Malaysian government comprises three main components: Executive, Legislative and Judiciary. The judiciary is the court system that decides legal disputes, defends the law, and applies it in legal cases. In every nation, the judiciary plays a crucial role in deciphering and administering the law and resolving disputes between the citizens as between the citizens and the state. Tasked with the duty to ensure equal justice and fairness, the judiciary...

Most divorced spouses frequently engage in another battle known as a custody dispute. The Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 (“LRA”) and the Guardianship of Infant Act 1961 (“GIA”) are two major acts that address custody issues in Malaysia. When determining which parent should be granted custody of a child, both acts stipulate that the kid’s best interest or well-being shall take precedence. This is in line with Article...

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...