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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