Malaysia legislation

Section 51

of *LAW REFORM (MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE) ACT 1976

Section 51

(a)

either party may petition for a divorce under this section or section 53; or

(b)

both parties may petition for a divorce under section 52.

(2)

The Court upon dissolving the marriage or at any time, may make provision for the wife or husband, and for the support, care and custody of the children of the marriage, if any, under Part VII and

Part VIII and may attach any conditions to the decree of the dissolution as it thinks fit.

(3)

Section 50 shall not apply to any petition for divorce where one party has converted to Islam.

Property of spouse after conversion

Section 51 — AKTA MEMBAHARUI UNDANG-UNDANG (PERKAHWINAN DAN PERCERAIAN) 1976