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Divorce
Divorce Lawyer Malaysia
We understand that you are looking for a divorce lawyer in Malaysia to help you with the divorce procedure. We can help you with the complex divorce procedure under the divorce law.
Divorce
Our divorce lawyers can help you with filing the divorce petition in the High Court of Malaya to initiate the divorce. There are 2 types of divorce; the first is the joint divorce petition. It is known as mutual divorce or uncontested divorce where the couples agree to the divorce terms.
The second type is a single divorce petition known as contested divorces. This is when the couples disagree with the terms and has to submit to Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara for conciliation of marriage before initiating the case (except in some exceptional circumstances). 
Furthermore, the petitoner must show there is irretrievable breakdown of marriage.
  
  
Child Custody
In divorce proceedings, both parents usually want the custody of the children. The court usually looks at several factors with the main ones being welfare and interests of the child. The wishes of the child are another factor. 
Division of matrimonial assets
During the divorce process, the court looks at several factors in deciding on the division of matrimonial assets in Malaysia.
This includes years of marriage, the need for children, and each party’s contribution to the assets before making decision on the division. Any prenuptial agreement may also affect the decision. 
  
Child maintenance
Parents have to maintain their children. The Court will look at the needs of the child in life and the financial means including income and expenses of the parents in deciding this.
  
  
Spouse maintenance
In the divorce procedure and process, a partner such as the husband may have paid the wife maintenance to the other spouse. The amount of spousal maintenance varies depending on each specific case. 
  
What Our Customer Say
Me and my ex-spouse had big arguments and I was considering divorce. When I met lawyer Mr. Wen Jie, he advised me on the matters I needed to think of. 
He is friendly and attentive and always listens to my concerns.  After several discussions, I and my ex-husband agreed on the arrangements and decided to divorce peacefully. 
The whole process took less than half a year and ended amicably. I will recommend this divorce law firm if you are considering divorce. Excellent lawyer firm Malaysia.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a lawyer to divorce in Malaysia?

While it is not a must for you to engage divorce solicitors, it is advisable to do as they can give proper legal advice on the proper divorce procedure in Malaysia. There is no automatic divorce in Malaysia.
  
  
  
What is the cheapest way to get divorce in Malaysia?
The cheapest way is to opt for joint divorce petitions. These are uncontested divorces and quick divorce methods where the parties agree to the terms. They can explore mediation settlement to agree on the terms. 
  
How long does a divorce take in Malaysia?
The whole divorce process for divorce cases depends on each specific case. Generally, single petition divorce, also known as unilateral divorce takes 1 year or more while joint petition, known as the fast divorce method takes 1 to 3 months.
What type of lawyer is best for divorce?
Experienced divorce lawyers are recommended. Reliable divorce lawyers offer comprehensive divorce services and offer responsive communication.
Book several legal consultations, evaluate, and then choose your preferred divorce solicitors. If you need any help, do contact us during working hours and we will assist you.
  
Does the wife get half in a divorce in Malaysia?

No. The wife does not necessarily get half of the matrimonial assets. A top divorce lawyer will be able to help you with this during the process of divorce. 
However, if any spouse is dissatisfied with the court decision, they may engage a divorce attorney to appeal against the decision.
  
Who loses the most in a divorce?
Usually, the child may lose the most during divorce because often child custody is shared with either parent.  To get the best outcome, it is advisable to engage experienced divorce lawyers.
Cheap divorce lawyers and affordable divorce lawyers may not always be the best option