1. What Does Family & Divorce Law Cover?

- Marriage: Legal requirements for marriage registration and validity under civil or religious laws.
- Divorce: Procedures for dissolving a marriage, including mutual consent, contested divorces, or annulments.
- Child Custody and Maintenance: Determining custody, visitation rights, and child support obligations.
- Spousal Maintenance: Rights and obligations for financial support post-divorce.
- Division of Matrimonial Assets: Equitable distribution of assets acquired during the marriage.
- Domestic Violence: Legal remedies, including restraining orders and protection for affected family members.

2. Importance of Legal Assistance:

- Understanding Rights and Obligations: Clear guidance on legal rights in marriage, divorce, and parental responsibilities.
- Protecting Interests: Ensuring fair division of assets and securing appropriate custody and maintenance arrangements.
- Compliance with Legal Processes: Navigating procedural requirements under laws such as the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 (LRA) and the Guardianship of Infants Act 1961​.

3. How Can We Assist:

- Counseling and Mediation: Offering advice to resolve disputes amicably or through mediation.
- Divorce Proceedings: Preparing and filing divorce petitions, representing clients in contested or uncontested cases.
- Custody and Support Issues: Advocating for fair arrangements for children’s welfare and financial support.
- Protection Against Abuse: Securing injunctions or protection orders under domestic violence laws.

4. Legal Framework in Malaysia:

- Family law is governed by the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 for non-Muslims and Islamic Family Law Enactments for Muslims.
- Related statutes include the Domestic Violence Act 1994, Child Act 2001, and Guardianship of Infants Act 1961​.