Law and Practice of Family Law in Malaysia, 2nd Edition | 2025

Law and Practice of Family Law in Malaysia, 2nd Edition | 2025

This newly revised edition reflects the major developments in Malaysian family law over the past six years, serving as a comprehensive, practical, and insightful guide for legal practitioners and advisers navigating today’s increasingly complex family law landscape.

It offers detailed analysis of recent landmark decisions that are shaping the legal framework, including crucial matters such as jurisdictional boundaries, child-related laws, citizenship and inheritance rights for illegitimate children, and legal disputes surrounding religious conversion. The book also addresses how evolving family dynamics, diverse household structures, and technological changes are influencing legal principles—ranging from spousal maintenance and asset division to custody decisions and the growing use of digital evidence in court proceedings.

Additionally, it delves into emerging legal challenges such as surrogacy, assisted reproductive technologies, and the legal implications of digital communications. This edition ensures practitioners are equipped with the most current legal perspectives and case law.

Written by an experienced team of legal professionals and reviewed by two distinguished judges with expertise in family law, the book combines authoritative content with practical relevance. A newly added chapter on collaborative law—an approach that emphasizes resolution through cooperation, especially where children are concerned—aligns the text with international best practices and further enhances its value.

Key Features of Law and Practice of Family Law in Malaysia, 2nd Edition:

• Comprehensive and practitioner-focused content for family law professionals.

• Expanded with deeper legal analysis and updated commentary.

• Incorporates key case law and recent legislative updates from Malaysia and abroad.

• Balances legal theory with real-world applications.

• Written by experienced family law experts with judicial contributions.

• Covers complex issues such as ancillary relief, custody, welfare, and the legal impact of technological change.

• Includes a new chapter on collaborative law to support low-conflict resolutions.

Contents of Law and Practice of Family Law in Malaysia, 2nd Edition: