Start Your Divorce Process with Confidence

Yes. If both parties agree to divorce and agree on the main terms, the matter may usually proceed by way of Joint Petition, subject to legal requirements.

If your spouse refuses to sign or does not agree to the divorce, you may need to consider a Single Petition Divorce.

It may still be possible to proceed, but additional steps may be required, including attempts to locate or serve the other party. The appropriate procedure depends on the facts of the case.

As a general rule, parties must be married for at least two years before filing. The court may allow an earlier petition in cases of exceptional circumstances or hardship, and in some situations an annulment may be an option instead. We can assess whether any exception applies to you.

The timeline depends on the court’s schedule and the completeness of documents. As a general estimate, the court hearing may be fixed within a few months from filing, subject to court availability.

Common documents include the marriage certificate, identity cards/passports of both parties, birth certificates of children, property documents if property terms are involved, and any existing agreement or discussion between the parties.

Costs depend on whether your matter is a joint petition or a single (contested) petition, and on how complex the issues are. A mutual joint petition is generally more affordable and predictable, while contested matters involving custody, maintenance or asset disputes take more time. We provide a clear fee estimate upfront, before any work begins, so there are no surprises.

The divorce terms may include custody, care and control, access arrangements, education expenses, medical expenses and monthly maintenance.

Maintenance depends on the facts of the case, including the parties’ financial circumstances, needs, earning capacity and the arrangement for children, if any.

This depends on the facts of the case, including ownership, contribution, loan repayment, parties’ agreement and other relevant circumstances.

If you obtained a divorce order overseas, we can assist you to apply for recognition of the foreign divorce order in Malaysia before updating your marital status with JPN.