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Malaysia Case Law

Joint guardianship and custody
  • 29 Apr 2025

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    Citation
    WA-24F-212-08/2024 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
    Court
    High Court
    Case number
    WA-24F-212-08/2024 (Mahkamah Tinggi)

    Counter-claim for joint guardianship and joint custody dismissed because defendant demonstrated prolonged disengagement, lack of meaningful involvement, and parental acrimony which would jeopardise the child's welfare; defendant granted limited access (first Saturday monthly 11:00–15:00) subject to the child's consent. Plaintiff's claim for arrears dismissed due to an eight‑year unexplained delay and apparent improper motive; monthly maintenance ordered at MYR2,500 with a 10% annual increment until completion of tertiary education and defendant to contribute 30% of tertiary education costs if…