Helping You Navigate Divorce,

Custody, and Family Disputes

With Clarity and Confidence

Navigating divorce, custody, and matrimonial disputes can feel overwhelming. Whether you are filing jointly, contesting, or seeking to protect your children and assets, let me guide you through every step to ensure the best outcome for you.

From purchase, transfer and sale, to complex disputes,
I provide comprehensive real estate legal services in Penang.

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Established Since

1984

Processed Over

RM100m

700+

Satisfied Clients

900+

Cases Handled

Established Since 1984

Processed Over RM100m

700+Satisfied Clients

900+Cases Handled

Are You Facing
Any Of These Issues?

Contested or joint divorce

Adultery or unfaithfulness in the marriage

Custody and guardianship disputes

Spousal or child maintenance claims

Division of matrimonial assets

There’s A Lot At Stake
When It Comes to Divorce

When a marriage breaks down, emotions run high and the outcomes affect your future, finances, and family.

A single misstep may result in unfair asset division, loss of custody rights, or unnecessary delays and disputes. 

Protect yourself from the start — it’s always better to be prepared than to regret later.

Professional Divorce & Family Law Services

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how I can help you

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Key Experiences

“Reduced an unreasonable RM900,000 maintenance claim to RM15,000.”

I acted for a husband in a divorce after a short marriage that had broken down almost immediately. The parties never lived together, and despite attempts at reconciliation through the Marriage Tribunal, the relationship could not be saved. When the husband filed for divorce, the wife counterclaimed and demanded a lump sum maintenance of RM900,000, an amount that was clearly excessive given that she was financially independent and gainfully employed.

I advised my client to stay firm against the unreasonable claim and presented arguments to show that the wife’s demand was disproportionate and unjustified.

The Court dissolved the marriage and instead ordered a fair lump sum maintenance of RM15,000, protecting my client from an undue financial burden.

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“Advised and secured a settlement that protected a housewife’s custody rights and financial future.”

I acted for a wife in a divorce after more than 20 years of marriage and three children. She had discovered her husband’s affair with a colleague, but the evidence was not strong enough to support a contested adultery claim in court. As a full-time housewife fully dependent on her husband, I advised her that an out-of-court settlement would best protect her interests.

She secured custody of the two younger children, monthly maintenance of up to RM10,000, and a RM1.3 million education fund for her children. The family home was ordered to be sold at a fair minimum value, with proceeds shared equally after repayment of loans. She also obtained and retained key assets in her name, ensuring her long-term financial security.

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“Secured liberal child access and full property proceeds for the husband, while limiting financial obligations to fair child maintenance only.”

I acted for a husband in a joint divorce petition involving two young children. The case was sensitive, with allegations of the wife’s extra-marital affairs in dispute. My focus was on protecting my client’s parental rights, financial position, and property interests while avoiding an unnecessarily long and hostile battle.

Through negotiations and eventual court approval, both parties agreed to joint custody and guardianship, with the wife given care and control of the children but my client granted full and unrestricted access. My client agreed to pay RM2,000 per month in child maintenance — a fair figure reduced from the wife’s initial higher demand.

On the financial side, I successfully secured my client’s full entitlement to the main matrimonial property. The Court ordered that the property be sold and all proceeds given solely to him, while he only needed to reimburse the wife RM8,626 for loan payments she had made. Importantly, there were no orders for spousal alimony, protecting my client from ongoing financial exposure.

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Comprehensive Divorce &
Family Law Services in Penang

Divorce (Joint & Contested Petitions)

Whether you and your spouse agree to part ways or the divorce is contested, I’ll represent you in court, and safeguard your rights.

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Custody and Guardianship

Children are often the most sensitive part of a divorce. I’ll help you apply for or defend custody, care and control, and access so that your children’s welfare is prioritized.

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Spousal and Child Maintenance

You may need to claim maintenance for yourself or your children, or defend against unreasonable claims. I’ll ensure the application is fair and reflects your circumstances.

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Division of
Matrimonial Assets

Assets acquired during marriage can be divided according to the provisions of law. I’ll help you secure your rightful share and prevent shared assets from being overlooked.

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Annulment of Marriage

In certain situations, a marriage may be declared void or voidable. I’ll advise you on whether annulment is possible and represent you in court if needed.

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Domestic Violence Protection Orders

If you or your children are facing abuse, urgent legal protection is available. I can help you apply quickly for court orders to safeguard your safety.

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Leverage My Experience
and Expertise

For Better Outcomes

On top of being a professional real estate disputes lawyer,

When it comes to marriage and divorce matters, my focus is on securing the best possible outcome while guiding you through a challenging time with clarity and care. The legal process can be complex, but with years of experience, I know how to handle obstacles quickly and effectively. You can rely on me to manage the legal burden so you can focus on moving forward with confidence.

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Understanding the Divorce Process in Malaysia and FAQs

How do you charge for your services?

I offer a free consultation for the first meeting. Fees depend on whether the divorce is joint or contested, and on the complexity of issues such as custody or division of assets.

Just fill in the form HERE and I will get in touch with you within 24 hours. From there, we’ll have an online discussion and then I’ll arrange the necessary for you.

Bring your marriage certificate, children’s birth certificates (if any), and any financial or property documents. If you don’t have everything yet, that’s fine — I’ll guide you through what’s needed.

Yes. Even if one spouse does not agree, a contested divorce petition can still be filed and determined by the Court.

A joint petition may take just a few months. A contested divorce can take longer, depending on disputes over custody, maintenance, or property.

Spouses who apply for joint divorce are not required to attend counselling. A spouse who intends to file for a contested divorce usually must attend counselling at the Marriage Tribunal unless exempted.

For a joint petition, usually only one short hearing is required. For contested divorces, several hearings may be necessary.

I’m based in Penang, but I can handle cases around Peninsular Malaysia.

Planning a Fresh
Start After Divorce?

You’ll want to make sure your next property
move is legally sound.

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Contact Us

No. 1-D, Ground Floor, King Street,
10200 Penang, Penang

zy.ooilee@gmail.com

+012-401 5327

Divorce (Joint &
Contested Petitions)

Whether you and your spouse agree to part ways or the divorce is contested, I’ll represent you in court, and safeguard your rights.

Custody and Guardianship

Children are often the most sensitive part of a divorce. I’ll help you apply for or defend custody, care and control, and access so that your children’s welfare is prioritized.

Spousal and Child Maintenance

You may need to claim maintenance for yourself or your children, or defend against unreasonable claims. I’ll ensure the application is fair and reflects your circumstances.

Division of Matrimonial Assets

Assets acquired during marriage can be divided according to the provisions of law. I’ll help you secure your rightful share and prevent shared assets from being overlooked.

Annulment of Marriage

In certain situations, a marriage may be declared void or voidable. I’ll advise you on whether annulment is possible and represent you in court if needed.

Domestic Violence
Protection Orders

If you or your children are facing abuse, urgent legal protection is available. I can help you apply quickly for court orders to safeguard your safety.

My client got into an argument with his co-owner who rented out their jointly owned property without prior discussion or consent.

As a co-owner, my client argued that the tenancy agreement should not be valid without his consent. Because of that, he wanted to terminate the agreement and evict the tenant.

So, I represented my client and filed a case in court to challenge the legality of the tenancy agreement that’s only signed by 1 co-owner.

Halfway through the court case, I’ve successfully negotiated a settlement for both the co-owners to sell off the property to the tenant instead.

This client came to me after failing to receive the payment from the sale of his property. But it’s not the buyer’s fault. To make matters worse, my client has handed over the keys, and the buyer has already moved in too.

In Malaysia, when you buy a property, you normally would transfer the money to your appointed lawyer first. Your lawyer then has a duty to hold the money and release it to the seller after completing the transaction. But unfortunately in this case, the buyer’s lawyer ran away with the money.

That’s why it’s very important to hire a trustworthy lawyer to handle your property transactions. Considering that my client has fulfilled all their legal obligations for the sale, I decided to attempt an out-of-court settlement with the buyer.

After multiple meetings, I’ve successfully negotiated for a second payment directly to my client despite that the buyer had already paid to the previous lawyer.

I helped a client recover his family land from a group of tenants who are occupying it.

The client’s family rented out a piece of land to a group of tenants around the seventies and eighties. The agreement allows the tenants to occupy and build houses on the land.

However, there’s no expiry or duration mentioned in the agreement. This became the main dispute when my client terminated the agreement.

The tenants argued that they were allowed to occupy the land forever as long as they pay the rent every month.

So, I filed a case in the Session court and won by proving that the agreement is a license, not a lease. By law, owners can terminate licenses without a fix period at any time by giving sufficient notice.

Dissatisfied with the result, the tenants appealed the case to the High Court and then again to the Court of Appeal. But I still won the case in all of the Courts mentioned above.