Unacceptable Behaviour – Introduction Jane (not her real name) could never forget how her husband humiliated her in front of his relatives. To her, it was unacceptable behaviour. It was embarassing. The incident came flooding back every time she saw his face. She felt ashamed and she just wanted to leave her marriage. Unacceptable behaviour […]

Abandonment – An Introduction Abandonment is also known as desertion. It happens when a husband or a wife decides to leave the marriage home. That person also leaves his or her spouse, to live elsewhere. The spouse that is left behind is abandoned. And that’s a ground for divorce. When John (not his real name) […]

Introduction – Divorce within 2 years There is a restriction on presenting a divorce petition in Malaysia within 2 years from the date of registration. So, can you divorce within 2 years? Maybe you can. Jacob married Janet six months ago. Jacob later had an affair. Janet wanted to seek a divorce. Jacob was agreeable […]

Introduction – Conversion to Islam John and Sally’s marriage fell apart, and they could not agree who would get custody of their 3 year old child. John, adamant to get custody, converted to Islam, and converted his child to Islam, as well. John then left the house, taking his child with him. Sally’s lawyer told her […]

Introduction – Citizenship of Children Citizenship of children is a real problem. Under the law, citizenship of a child follows that of the father, if the mother was married when the child was born. However, citizenship of the child will follow the mother, if the mother was not married when the child was born. For […]