# How Divorce REALLY Works in Malaysia (Civil and Shariah) \[Back To Basics\]

An episode of [Mr Money TV Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1540414075), 22 Oct 2026, 1 h 20 min.

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In this episode of Mr Money TV, Back To Basics, divorce lawyers Jing Man (The Salty Lawyer) and Hakim Sutton explain how divorce really works in Malaysia, under civil and Sharia law. Why does marriage cost RM30 but divorce RM3,000? How much does your ex-wife actually get? And how do husbands try to hide their money?Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro0:48 - Meet the Divorce Lawyers3:09 - Can You Divorce Without a Lawyer?4:28 - How Divorce Works for Muslims14:27 - Valid Reasons for Divorce17:46 - Marriage Costs RM30, Divorce Costs RM3,00023:48 - How Long Does a Divorce Take?28:57 - Who Gets the House and Assets?31:58 - "My Job Was to Look Pretty"35:19 - The RM32 Million Case46:52 - Child Custody and Maintenance1:05:51 - Why Divorces Turn Bitter1:09:03 - Hiding Assets Before a Divorce1:21:18 - The Lawyers' Final Advice#MrMoneyTV #Divorce #DivorceMalaysia #DivorceLawyer #Marriage #SyariahLaw #FamilyLaw #MoneyAndMarriage #PersonalFinanceMalaysia #MalaysianPodcastCome say Hi to us at,🌐 Website: https://www.mrmoneytv.com/📘 Facebook: /mrmoneytv🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/mrmoneytvchnl?s=21📱 Instagram: /mrmoneytv🖊️ LinkedIn: /mr-money-tv🤳 TikTok: @mrmoneytvchannel🎙️ Podcast: \[https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhftKYdbpC0C2VnTJOO2K\]For business & job enquiries, do contact us at,✉️ collabs@finlitmedia.coDisclaimer: This is not legal or investment advice. All content produced is solely for education and entertainment purposes only. Please consult a qualified lawyer or financial adviser before making any decision.

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