Malaysia Syariah divorce guide

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What are you dealing with right now?

FasakhHe stopped providing, caused harm or disappeared. A wife can ask the court to dissolve the marriage.Talaq divorceHe wants to pronounce talaq, or already has. See how it is handled and recorded by the court.KhulukYou want to leave and are willing to offer compensation. See how khuluk is agreed.Taklik divorceHe broke the taklik promise read at your nikah. Check the conditions and evidence needed.Custody (hadhanah)Who the children live with after divorce, and how the court weighs their welfare.Iddah maintenanceMaintenance during iddah, child maintenance and any unpaid arrears.Matrimonial propertyThe home, savings and assets you built together. Indirect contributions count too.See all guidesRead at your own pace. Every guide is written in plain language.

Start from where you are

Divorce routesChoosing your Syariah divorce routeEvery marriage ends in its own way. Start with the route that matches your story.Your childrenYour children after divorceChildren need stability. Understand their rights and yours as a mother or father.MoneyMoney and property after divorceDivorce does not end your financial rights. Know what you can claim.By stateSyariah divorce in your stateIslamic family law is run state by state. Start where you live or where you married.SafetyWhen it is unsafe or he refusesYou deserve to be safe, and you can leave a marriage. There is a way even if he refuses.

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Every state has its own Syariah enactment and courts. Choose the state where you live.

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Sourced from the law
Every guide cites state Islamic family law enactments, Act 303 and official JKSM and Syariah court sources.
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Questions people often ask

Can a wife divorce without her husband’s consent?

Yes. A wife can apply to the Syariah court for fasakh or taklik divorce on specific grounds, such as failure to provide maintenance, harm or desertion. His consent is not needed for these routes.

Where do I file for divorce?

Usually at the Syariah Subordinate Court in the state where you live. Each state has its own enactment, so procedures and forms can differ slightly.

How long does a Syariah divorce take?

A divorce by consent can be finished within a few months. Contested cases such as fasakh usually take longer because they involve sulh, hearings and evidence.

Who gets custody of the children?

Mothers usually have first claim for young children, but the court always looks at the child’s welfare first. The father stays responsible for child maintenance.

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