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Divorce & Family Law Services in Malaysia

Navigating the complexities of divorce and family law can be challenging. At Yu & Ling Advocates & Solicitors, we offer legal guidance and support to help you through these difficult times. Our team of dedicated and experienced lawyers are here to provide compassionate support, clear guidance, and effective legal representation throughout your journey.

Divorce Proceedings

Divorce can be a difficult process, but our experienced lawyers are here to guide you through each step with compassion and professionalism. We handle both mutual consent divorces (joint petitions) and contested divorces (single petitions), ensuring your interests are protected throughout the process.

  • Mutual Consent Divorce (Joint Petition): When both parties agree to divorce, we facilitate the process, making it as smooth and amicable as possible.
  • Contested Divorce (Single Petition): If one party does not consent to the divorce, we provide robust representation to ensure your rights and interests are upheld.

Duration of Divorce Proceedings

  • Joint Petition: Typically takes around 5 to 6 months to complete.
  • Single Petition: This process takes longer, especially if the divorce is contested.

Custodianship of Children

The well-being of your children is paramount. We provide legal advice and representation in matters of child custody, ensuring that the best interests of your children are prioritized.

  • Custody Arrangements: We help negotiate and establish custody arrangements that work for both parents and serve the best interests of the children.
  • Visitation Rights: We assist in setting up fair and reasonable visitation schedules to maintain healthy parent-child relationships.

Division & Settlement of Matrimonial Assets

Dividing assets can be one of the most contentious aspects of a divorce. Our legal team ensures a fair and equitable distribution of matrimonial assets.

  • Asset Valuation: We work with financial professionals to accurately value all marital assets.
  • Property Division: We negotiate and advocate for a fair division of property, investments, and other assets.

Maintenance to Wife & Children

Financial stability is crucial for the well-being of your family post-divorce. We help secure fair maintenance (alimony) and child support arrangements.

  • Spousal Maintenance: We advocate for fair spousal support to ensure financial stability for the lower-earning spouse.
  • Child Support: We ensure that child support arrangements are adequate to cover the needs of your children.

Child Adoption

Adopting a child is a life-changing decision that requires navigating complex legal procedures. We provide comprehensive legal support to guide you through the adoption process smoothly.

  • Adoption Applications: We assist with all aspects of the adoption application, ensuring compliance with Malaysian law.
  • Legal Representation: We represent you in court to facilitate the legal adoption process and secure the adoption order.
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FAQ

There are two types of divorce process (for non-Muslims) in Malaysia:

  1. Divorce by Mutual Consent (Joint Petition) – Both parties to the marriage can jointly file a divorce where they can mutually agree to divorce.
  2. Divorce Without Mutual Consent (Unilateral/ Single Petition) – Either party to a marriage may file a petition to divorce without consent of the other party, on the ground that the marriage has broken down.

A petition for divorce whether it is contested or not contested may be done only after two years of marriage. If a petition is presented before the expiration of two years, then there must be exceptional circumstances or hardship suffered by the petitioner for the Courts to consider whether to grant such decree for divorce.

It is not mandatory for a couple to live separately for 2 years before they can file for divorce. However, if a couple lives separately for at least 2 years, this will count towards ‘proof of irretrievable breakdown’ as a ground for divorce if a single petition (contested divorce) is filed in Court. There is no such requirement in a joint petition.

A foreign divorce certificate can be recognised in Malaysia by filing a petition in court to recognise the foreign divorce certificate

A Joint Petition for divorce takes around 5 to 6 months to be completed. A Single Petition takes more time to be completed and could take more time if contested.

Yu & Ling Advocates & Solicitors is a divorce law firm located in Puchong. Our divorce lawyer can be your trusted legal partner who comprehends the intricacies of family law in Malaysia. We are dedicated to safeguarding your rights, advocating for your best interests, and guiding you through each step of the process with compassion and expertise.

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