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Law and Practice of Family Law in Malaysia

Law and Practice of Family Law in Malaysia

Author: Lee Swee Seng
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell Malaysia
ISBN: 9789672187745
Published In: April 2019
Format: Hardback + eBook
Jurisdiction: Malaysia ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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This textbook provides practical insights and guidance from an experienced group of family law practitioners which will be invaluable in navigating the tumultuous waters of a family dispute. Contemporary challenges (ranging from the dissolution of marriage to conflicts of laws in matrimonial disputes in other jurisdictions in the civil courts) which face both practitioners and judges, are addressed by incisive analysis and commentary.

The recent Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) (Amendment) Act 2017 is discussed in detail. This book also explores the Syariah Court system, providing an overview of Islamic law as it pertains to family matters, whether they are resolved in the Syariah Court or by alternative dispute resolution.

This book deals comprehensively with family law in Malaysia with particular emphasis on the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 with respect to non- Muslim marriage, divorce and ancillary reliefs. The practical approach taken by this book greatly helps both those who are new to family law in Malaysia as well as lawyers who would find the materials and references in this book a useful point of first reference.
KEY FEATURES
- Contains a wealth of practical guidance on family law practice
- Panel of contributors consists of experienced family law practitioners
- Fully up-to-date with relevant statutory provisions
- Replete with invaluable leading local and foreign case authorities
- Illuminates the difficult areas of family law practice, including child abduction, unilateral conversion, and domestic violence
1: Overview of Family Law in Malaysia

2: The Role of the Family Court in Malaysia

3: Dissolution of Marriage: Jurisdiction and Forum

4: Ancillary Relief: The Law

5: Ancillary Relief: Orders That Can Be Made

6: Marital Agreements: Pre-nuptial and Post-nuptial Agreements

7: Variation of Maintenance

8: Ancillary Relief: Rules and Procedure

9: Trusts and Divorce

10: The Law Relating to Children

11: Practice and Procedure in Relation to Children

12: Domestic Violence

13: Injunctive Relief in Matrimonial Proceedings

14: Costs

15: Mediation in Matrimonial Disputes

16: Conflict of Laws in Family Issues

17: Overview of Matrimonial Proceedings in other Jurisdictions

18: Overview of Syariah Law in Family Matters

19: Alternative Family Dispute Resolution in the Syariah Court

Appendix: Legal Aid in Malaysian Family Proceedings
General Editor: Lee Swee Seng and a team of expert contributors

Contributors

(in order of appearance of chapters)

Lee Swee Seng

Judge

High Court of Malaya

Roslina Che Soh @ Yusoff

Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws

International Islamic University Malaysia

Ain Husna Mohd Arshad

Universiti Utara Malaysia

Foo Yet Ngo

Y N Foo & Partners

Kiran Dhaliwal

Y N Foo & Partners

Andy Low Hann Yong

Low & Partners

Toh Lee Khim

Low & Partners

Arunan Selvaraj

Rusmah Arunan & Associates

Wee Wui Kiat

Battenberg & Talma Advocates (Sibu)

Kan Weng Hin

WH Kan

Jillian Yuen Jie- Ying

WH Kan

Balwant Singh Sidhu

Balwant Singh Sidhu & Co

Vignesvary (Vicky) Alahakone

Alahakone & Associates

Kuganeswary Kualasagram

K Kugan & Co

Nicole Wee

Chooi & Company + Cheang & Ariff

Ling Li Ching

Chooi & Company + Cheang & Ariff

Najibah Mohd Zin

Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws

International Islamic University Malaysia

Nora bt Abdul Hak

Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws

International Islamic University Malaysia