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Recognition and registration of a divorce order obtained outside Malaysia
Did you know that a divorce order granted in another country is not automatically valid in Malaysia? Even if your marriage was registered abroad and you obtained a divorce there, the JPN cannot update your marital status without an order from the Malaysian courts.
To solve this, you must file an application at the High Court of Malaya under Section 107(3) of Act 164 to have your overseas divorce order formally recognised. Once recognised, JPN will be authorised to register the divorce and update your records. Our lawyers frequently assist clients with this process, providing legal advice, preparing the application, and representing them in court. Whether you are living in Malaysia or overseas, we can help you get your foreign divorce order recognised. Get in touch with us today for a quotation. |
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
When applying for legalisation / recognition of foreign divorce order, you will generally need to prepare the following: -
Note: Additional documents may be required. We will review your documents and advise if anything additional is required based on your specific circumstances. |
HOW DO WE WORK?
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STEP 1
APPOINTMENT AND DISCUSSION
Upon confirmation of our appointment, we will discuss your matter with you in detail. We will prepare the cause papers and process all the paperwork prior to your signing of documents. |
STEP 2
SIGNING OF DOCUMENTS
After the documents are prepared, usually within 2 - 4 working days after appointment and discussion, we will make an appointment with you for the signing of documents. All the terms will be explained to you before signing. |
STEP 3
COURT HEARING
Upon the signing of the documents, we will file the same to the court. The court will process the documents and a hearing date will be fixed. Depending on the schedule of the court, the matter will normally be fixed for hearing within 1 week to 2 months after filing. |
STEP 4
COMPLETION
After the hearing of the matter by the court, we will process the remaining paperwork, which will normally involve the filing of the court order and extraction of the same. This would usually take between 1 day - 6 weeks after the court hearing. |
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Can I UPDATE MY MARITAL STATUS BY SUBMITTING A COPY OF the divorce order obtained outside of Malaysia to JPN?
No you can't.
JPN does not recognise any divorce order obtained from the courts of a foreign country (outside Malaysia). You will have to apply to the High Court of Malaya under Section 107 (3) of the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 for a court order to recognise your foreign divorce order. How can I apply for a court order?
You may appoint us to assist you in your application to the High Court of Malaya under Section 107 (3) of the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 (Act 164) to apply for a court order to recognise the foreign divorce order (obtained outside of Malaysia) in Malaysia.
What if I am currently not in Malaysia?
Not an issue at all.
All communication between you and our lawyers can be done virtually (online). Upon appointing us, we will advise and guide you on the signing of the documents for purposes of applying for a court order. WHEN CAN I REMARRY?
You may remarry if you so wish after your marital status in the record of National Registration Department (Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara) has been updated.
Will you assist to update Marital Status at JPN?
Yes. When you appoint us to apply for the court order to recognise the foreign divorce order (obtained outside of Malaysia), we will also assist to submit your court order to the JPN to update your marital status FREE OF CHARGE!*
*Exclusively for our clients only. Charges apply for non-clients. |
Submit your details here. We will be in touch with you soon.Disclaimer: Clicking on the "Submit Now" button above does not and will not establish a solicitor-client relationship until a formal appointment letter is signed.
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