About FamilyLawMY

Our Mission

FamilyLawMY is an independent, comprehensive, and free resource dedicated to helping Malaysians understand their rights and options in family law matters. We believe everyone deserves access to clear, accurate legal information — regardless of background, income, or location.

What We Cover

Our guides span both the civil and Syariah legal systems across all 14 states and federal territories of Malaysia. We cover:

• Divorce proceedings — both civil (Law Reform Act 1976) and Syariah (state enactments)
• Child custody (hadhanah), guardianship, and access rights
• Financial rights including nafkah (maintenance), harta sepencarian (matrimonial property), and mut'ah
• Domestic violence protections under the Domestic Violence Act 1994
• Adoption — civil adoption and kafalah
• Expat and cross-border family law issues
• Free and low-cost legal aid programs
• Practical tools and calculators

Editorial Policy

All content on FamilyLawMY is:

• Fact-based — sourced from legislation, court decisions, and authorised legal references
• Regularly reviewed — we monitor changes in Malaysian family law and update our guides accordingly
• Not legal advice — our content is for educational and informational purposes only
• Independent — we are not affiliated with any law firm, government agency, or political party

Who We Are

FamilyLawMY is maintained by the FamilyLawMY Editorial Team — a group of legal researchers and writers committed to making Malaysian family law accessible to the public.