Quick Summary What is probate? When a person dies, their assets cannot just be taken or shared out right away. Someone must first get permission from the court to manage everything properly. This process is called probate. When it’s needed? If the deceased had assets (bank accounts, house, shares), probate is required to access or
Quick Summary What is spousal alimony? It is financial support paid by one ex-spouse to the other after divorce. What is the purpose of spousal alimony? To help a spouse maintain a standard of living similar to during the marriage, or at least a reasonable one. It is not child maintenance Alimony is strictly for
Quick Summary Update your will Divorce doesn’t automatically revoke or cancel your will. Write a new one to remove your ex-spouse and reflect your current wishes. Review your nominations Check and update your Employees Provident Fund (EPF), insurance, and other nominations. These will override any instructions in your will, so it’s important to make the
Quick Summary Once a joint petition for divorce is signed, a court hearing will be fixed within 2 to 4 weeks. Attendance by both spouses is mandatory, whether the hearing is physical or conducted online. The hearing is usually brief and procedural. Your lawyer will speak on your behalf, and you may only need to
Quick Summary A joint petition is a divorce application filed by both spouses together when they mutually agree to end the marriage. Both spouses must have agreed on all matters such as custody, visitation arrangements, maintenance, spousal alimony, and division of assets. Documents to be submitted to your lawyer: marriage certificate, children’s birth certificates (if
Quick Summary Yes, you can get a divorce in Malaysia even if your spouse does not agree. Two types of divorce in Malaysia: 1. Joint Petition – Both agree to divorce and all terms. 2. Single Petition – One party files without the other’s agreement. No consent needed for single petition, but must: 1. Attend
Quick Summary In Malaysia, non-Muslim couples can get divorced through two main methods: joint petition or single petition. A joint petition is where both spouses agree to the divorce and have settled all terms, making it a faster and more cost-effective option. A single petition is filed by one spouse, usually when the other does