Syariah divorce in your state

Malaysia has fourteen Syariah jurisdictions: thirteen states plus the Federal Territories. Each has its own Islamic family law enactment, religious department and Syariah courts, so section numbers, forms and practice can differ.

You usually file in the state where you live. Choose your state below for its district courts, route guides and local details.

Choose your state

Federal TerritoriesYour Syariah divorce case in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya or Labuan needs the right court and process.SelangorYour Syariah divorce case in Selangor needs the right district court and process.JohorYou live in Johor and want to know the right court and process for your divorce case.PenangYou live in Penang, whether on the island or in Seberang Perai, and want to know your court.PerakYou live in Perak and want to know which court will hear your Syariah divorce case.Negeri SembilanYou live in Negeri Sembilan and want to know the right court and process for your divorce case.MelakaYou live in Melaka and want to know the right court and process for your divorce case.PahangYou live in Pahang and you are not sure which Syariah court will hear your case.KedahYou live in Kedah and want to know which court and which law apply to your case.KelantanYou live in Kelantan and want to know where your case is heard and what it can decide.TerengganuYou live in Terengganu and want to know which court and law now apply to your case.PerlisYou live in Perlis, where a single court complex handles every Syariah case in the state.SabahYou live in Sabah and want to know which court handles your Syariah divorce application.SarawakYou live in Sarawak and want to know which court and division handle your Syariah divorce case.

Helpful tools

Find your state's Syariah divorce courtYou want to know which court and enactment applies before you file anything.Syariah court directory for every stateYou want the court body and enactment for your state in one place.

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