News and Updates
Divorce can be petitioned on the ground marriage has irretrievably broken down. In deciding whether there is breakdown, the court will consider issues such as adultery, behaviour of the parties, desertion and living apart for more than 2 years.
Many people have this false conception that all assets of the husband including EPF, shares and monies will be divided equally when there is a divorce.
What is the law that governs division of matrimonial assets in Malaysia?
Adultery is a legal ground for divorce. However, complication arises in proving adultery. This legal update covers proof and effect when adultery is proven as well as maintenance of wife and children.
A had mistress and a wife; both of whom had given birth to a child each. A died without a will. Can the child of the mistress be entitled to succeed and inherit A’s property under the Distribution Act 1958?
Can an ex-spouse be entitled to additional maintenance after a Decree Nisi has been ordered by the court?
Are customary marriages valid in law?
Is it possible for one to commence divorce proceeding against their spouse on the grounds of adultery?
Can you compel your partner, who refuses to acknowledge paternity, to undergo a DNA Test?
Legal Updates – Family Law – Single Petition – Joint Petition – Child’s Custody and Guardianship
A, a director and shareholder of the company, was denied access to inspect the company’s records. Although not involved in daily operations, A wants to determine the value of his shares for a separate lawsuit.
Can he file an application for inspection and appoint lawyers and auditors to do it on his behalf?
Often business owners find themselves vulnerable when dealing with employees who had turned rogue and took confidential information from the company. What are the legal protection against these employees?
Divorce can be petitioned on the ground marriage has irretrievably broken down. In deciding whether there is breakdown, the court will consider issues such as adultery, behaviour of the parties, desertion and living apart for more than 2 years.
I have a sale contract which does not set out terms which should have been there in the first place. For example, it is a contract to purchase electrical items. There is no term that says the electrical items should be in working condition.
What can I do?
Can I sue the directors personally for fraud?
This legal updates will set out whether there is a need for co-proprietor to first show there is a request for land to be partitioned before applying to court for termination of co-proprietorship for land to be sold.
A, a director and shareholder of the company, was denied access to inspect the company’s records. Although not involved in daily operations, A wants to determine the value of his shares for a separate lawsuit.
Can he file an application for inspection and appoint lawyers and auditors to do it on his behalf?
Often business owners find themselves vulnerable when dealing with employees who had turned rogue and took confidential information from the company. What are the legal protection against these employees?
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