5 Things to Consider Before Getting A Divorce in Malaysia

5 Things to Consider Before Getting A Divorce in Malaysia

You are married. You thought that you will have a happy ending. But the marriage did not work out well. Now you are contemplating to get a divorce or in the midst of a divorce proceedings. No matter if you are thinking to get a divorce or in the process of getting one, there are things that you outght to know before you seek for a divorce lawyer. Here are 5 things to consider before getting a divorce in Malaysia.

1. Make sure you are not acting out of anger

This is common. Everyone has emotion. But make sure you need to know how to control your anger and emotion before you speak or act. There is a saying that you should not say or do anything when you are not in the right mood or when you are feeling angry.

2. Prepare for financial impact

You may be a housewife and financially dependent on your spouse all these while. Getting a divorce may get ugly and most of the time, your spouse may stop paying for alimony and/or children maintenance in the event of marital dispute. It is important to make sure that you have the ability to support yourself and/or children financially in the event of a divorce though you may claim for financial support from your spouse in the event of a divorce.

As for the husband, you have the duty under the law to pay alimony to your wife as well as the duty to maintain your children (if any). This is important especially if children are involved to ensure that their welfare are well taken care of even after the divorce.

3. Not communicating with your spouse

Communication is key in all relationships. If both spouses are in bad terms and not talking to each other, it is best to seek for a neutral third party (or seek for a professional help) to resolve the issues or settle on the divorce terms (to prevent further complications in the divorce).

In some cases, seeking for a family therapist may help to save the marriage. You may want to consider this especially if there are children involved.

4. Not thinking about the children

If you have any children from the marriage, always think what is best for the children. Most of the time, parties will fight for children in the court in order to cause pain and suffering to the other party. This is sad to see and it is happening more often than you think. Always remember to prioritise the welfare and interests of children.

5. Seek for professional help if needed

Professional in this case is not confined to legal professionals only. If you think that there may be hope to reconcile, make an appointment with a family counsellor or family therapist and give your marriage a second chance. In the end, if you have made up your mind to get a divorce, seek for a divorce lawyer to ensure that your divorce can be resolved amicably for the sake of all parties involved.

Afterall, it is important to consider these points before you make your next move. Remember that it is important to get the right support and legal advice if necessary so that you can make an informed decision.

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