Is Your Divorce Status Updated with the JPN Malaysia?
Divorce Certificate & Update of Marital Status
A client came to us and informed us that he had appointed a lawyer many years ago to get a divorce in Malaysia. The divorce is completed back then and divorce certificate is issued by the Court. As time passed by, the lawyer cannot be contacted anymore and to his surprise, his marital status is still shown to be married. Is your divorce status updated with the JPN Malaysia?
This kind of situation is not new. In many instances, we have encountered that many people after going through divorce years ago, found out that their marital status is not updated with the Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara (JPN) Malaysia.
Their marital status remained ‘Married’ although their divorce took place many years ago to their surprise.
Effectively, this may prevent one from remarrying if he or she plans to remarry again since the divorce status is not updated with the JPN. There may also be complications under the inheritance law if either one of the parties passed on.
How To Update Divorce Status With JPN
In actual practice, once the Court granted a divorce order in Malaysia, the Court will issue a divorce certificate (also known as Sijil Menjadikan Dekri Nisi Mutlak) to the divorced parties. It is also expected that the Court will forward a copy of the divorce certificate to the JPN for update. This is when you or your divorce lawyer should take a further step to update the JPN accordingly again.
This can be done personally or through a lawyer by submitting the said divorce certificate (original or certified true copy by the Court) to the Marriage and Divorce Division at the JPN Headquarters in Putrajaya, Malaysia.
This is one small step that many people failed to take action and subsequently leaving without doing anything about it only to find out later on.
Lost of Divorce Certificate
This is more common than you think. Many people usually do not keep a copy of their divorce certificate or may have misplaced them.
If you cannot find your divorce certificate for any reason or unable to contact your lawyer who handled your divorce case before this, you may appoint a new lawyer to assist in obtaining a new copy of the divorce certificate.
How To Check Divorce Status Online With JPN
If you are wondering if you can check your divorce status online in Malaysia for non-Muslims, you may check your marriage & divorce status with the JPN Malaysia here online.
Conclusion
In short, it is important to note that your divorce lawyer should assist to update the JPN’s marriage and divorce registry on your behalf. Alternatively, you may also do this personally by submitting the divorce certificate to the JPN. Once this is done, you or your divorce lawyer can expect to receive a confirmation in writing that the divorce is updated with the JPN’s marriage and divorce registry.
At TYH & Co., it is our priority and commitment to ensure that your divorce process is dealt with professionally and cost-effectively. We will also assist to update the divorce status with the JPN upon completion of the divorce process free of charge for your peace of mind. Speak to our divorce lawyer if you need any assistance to start the divorce process or update your divorce status with the JPN in Malaysia.