Malaysia legislation
Section 76
Section 76
(2)
In exercising the power conferred by subsection (1) the court shall have regard to—
(a)
the extent of the contributions made by each party in money, property or work towards the acquiring of the assets or payment of expenses for the benefit of the family;
(aa) the extent of the contributions made by the other party who did not acquire the assets to the welfare of the family by looking after the home or caring for the family;
(b)
any debts owing by either party which were contracted for their joint benefit;
(c)
the needs of the minor children, if any, of the marriage,; and
(d)
the duration of the marriage, and subject to those considerations, the court shall incline towards equality of division.
(3)
(Deleted by Act A1546).
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(4)
(Deleted by Act A1546).
(5)
For the purposes of this section, references to assets acquired during a marriage include assets owned before the marriage by one party which have been substantially improved during the marriage by the other party or by their joint efforts.
Maintenance of spouse
Power for court to order maintenance of spouse