Q: Do I need to seperate with my spouse for 2 years before a divorce can be filed?
A: No, not necessary.
Q: Do I get 'automatic' divorce when I have seperated with my spouse for more than 2 years?
A: No. You will still need to apply for the divorce in court. ( Nothing is automatic here in Malaysia)
Q: Can I get a divorce by applying from JPN ( Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara) without engaging a lawyer?
A: No. ( Sorry, you just cannot bypass lawyers.You can conduct your own case but you have to understand what the judge is saying))
Q: My spouse refuse to divorce, can I still file for divorce?
A: Yes. You can do anything here in this country.
Q: I am a Malaysian who is residing overseas now, can I file for a divorce in Malaysia?
A: Yes,but you must sign the divorce documents overseas, and engage a lawyer to file your divorce in Malaysia.
Q: I am a Malaysian who had registered my marriage in Malaysia and had obtained divorce certificate from overseas, is my divorce certificate recognized in Malaysia?
A: No. Oversea's divorce certificate is not recognized in Malaysia. You need to engage a lawyer to EITHER:
1) Apply for local court's declaration to recognize your oversea's divorce certificate, OR
2) Apply for a fresh divorce petition in Malaysia.
To all would be couples out there- quarrel with your partner first before your marriage and see if you can patch up.If you cannot, at least you can take the vow of a priest or become a nun.
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