Frequently Asked Questions

I am a foreigner in Malaysia who has registered my marriage overseas. Can I file for a divorce here?

Yes, if you are residing in Malaysia even if your marriage is not registered in Malaysia. You should consult a lawyer. Your lawyer will assess the details and advise you accordingly.

I am a Malaysian who is residing overseas now. Can I file for a divorce in Malaysia?

Yes, you can sign the divorce documents overseas, and engage a lawyer to file your divorce in Malaysia.

I am a Malaysian who had registered my marriage in Malaysia/ Embassy of Malaysia. I have obtained a divorce certificate from overseas, but is my divorce certificate recognized in Malaysia?

No. Your overseas divorce certificate is not recognized in Malaysia. You need to engage a lawyer to apply for local court's declaration to give legal effect to your overseas divorce certificate, and update your marital status in JPN ("Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara"/ National Registration Department)

My spouse is residing in overseas now. Can I still file for a divorce?

Yes. You should consult a lawyer. Your lawyer will assess the details and advise you accordingly.

I have lost the contact of my spouse/ my spouse has gone missing. Can I still file for a divorce?

Yes. You should consult a lawyer. Your lawyer will assess the details and advise you accordingly.

My divorce certificate is granted overseas. Can I submit the divorce certificate to JPN for them to update my marital status?

No. Your overseas divorce certificate is not recognized in Malaysia. You need to engage a lawyer to apply for local court's declaration to give legal effect to your overseas divorce certificate, and update your marital status in JPN ("Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara"/ National Registration Department)

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