At Ng Law Firm, we understand that going through the divorce process can be challenging for you.
Our goal is to provide you with the necessary legal guidance and assistance throughout this important process.
The usual procedure for uncontested divorce in Malaysia where both parties agree and there are no children involved is as follows:
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Filing the divorce petition 提交离婚申请
This step usually takes a few weeks to complete, considering the preparation of necessary documents and filing them with the court. -
Service of petition 送达申请书
Serving the divorce petition to the respondent typically takes a few weeks, depending on the chosen method of delivery. -
Affidavit of service 送达证明书 The respondent’s acknowledgement of receipt can take a few weeks after they receive the divorce petition.
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Court appearance (if required) 法庭出庭（如果需要) If the court requires both parties to appear before a judge, this step may add a few weeks to the timeline, depending on the court’s availability and scheduling.
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Issuance of divorce certificate 离婚证书的签发
Once all the necessary documents are submitted and reviewed by the court, the issuance of the divorce certificate can take a few weeks to a few months, depending on the court’s workload.
Considering these steps, the estimated timeline for an uncontested divorce without children in Malaysia is around 6 months.
However, please note that this is a general estimate, and the actual timeline can be shorter or longer depending on the specific circumstances and the efficiency of the court system.
To get a more accurate estimate for your particular situation, please contact us at +601154304970 or penang@nglaw.com.my.
