Practice Areas
Our three areas of advisory work.
Each service is described in terms of what the engagement involves — the preparatory work, the meetings, and the written materials produced — so that the process is clear from the outset.
Service 01
Advisory on Child Support Arrangements
Whether support arrangements are being established for the first time or revisited after changed circumstances, this advisory work attends to the children's interests and both parents' positions with equal care. Written material is prepared in plain language that remains useful as the family's circumstances evolve.
- Initial review of existing or proposed arrangements
- Preparation of written agreement in plain English
- Guidance on renegotiation where circumstances change
Service 02
Preparation of Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Documents
For couples wishing to record considered arrangements about property, responsibilities, or future contingencies. The drafting is unhurried, with time allowed for conversation between meetings. Independent advice is encouraged where appropriate. The final document is intended to be clear and workable in practice.
- Private setting with unhurried consultation
- Comprehensive drafting of pre or post-nuptial agreement
- Support for independent legal review by either party
Service 03
Consultation on Adoption Proceedings
For individuals or couples considering adoption under the applicable Malaysian framework. The consultation sets out the procedural route, documentation typically required, and expected duration. This first meeting is exploratory, and the client is offered time to reflect before any next step is considered. Representation in subsequent proceedings can be arranged.
- Explanation of Malaysian adoption legal framework
- Documentation checklist and timeline outline
- Option to proceed with full representation
Why Familis
The approach that sets our practice apart.
Family law brings people to us at moments of genuine difficulty. The work here is conducted with that awareness — attentively, without rushing, and with clear written communication at every stage.
Read More About Our ApproachPlain-language documentation
All written materials are prepared so that both parties can read and understand them independently — not just legal counsel.
Considered pace of work
Time is allowed between meetings for reflection. Clients are never pressed to make decisions before they are ready.
Focus on family outcomes
Agreements are drafted with durability in mind — structured to hold practical meaning in the years that follow, not just on the day they are signed.
Malaysian law expertise
Our work is grounded in the applicable Malaysian statutes and court practices, including the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act and related frameworks.
Questions
Things clients often ask before the first meeting.
What should I bring to the first consultation?
There is no strict requirement. A brief written note of the background — dates, names, and the question you are facing — is often helpful. For child support matters, any existing arrangement or court order is useful to have on hand. For nuptial documents, a general sense of what you would like to record is enough to begin.
How long does the advisory process typically take?
It depends on the matter. An adoption consultation may be completed in a single meeting, with follow-up as proceedings develop. Child support advisory work commonly involves two to three meetings over several weeks. Nuptial document preparation tends to take four to eight weeks, allowing time for both parties to reflect between drafts.
Is the first conversation confidential?
Yes. All communications with this practice are subject to legal professional privilege. What is discussed at the initial meeting remains between you and the firm. If you have concerns about speaking freely, please raise them at the outset and they will be addressed.
Do both parties need to be present for nuptial document work?
Not for every meeting. It is common for one party to approach us initially, and for the work to proceed through separate meetings where that arrangement is more comfortable. Independent advice for the other party is encouraged and can be facilitated. The final review, however, benefits from both parties having had the opportunity to consider the document with their own adviser.
What are the fees, and when are they due?
Fees are quoted at the start of engagement and confirmed in writing before work begins. Adoption consultation starts from RM 1,240, child support advisory from RM 1,380, and nuptial document preparation from RM 2,680. A deposit is requested on engagement; the balance is settled on delivery of the final written materials. There are no charges for the initial enquiry.
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The first enquiry carries no obligation.
Tell us briefly what you are looking for and we will respond with how we might be able to assist, and what a first meeting would involve.
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Visit our Kuala Lumpur office.
Contact
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We aim to respond to all enquiries within one working day. If you have a time-sensitive matter, a phone call is the most direct approach.
Telephone
+60 3-2095 3786
Office Address
73 Persiaran Bukit Kiara
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 9.00 am – 5.30 pm
Saturday: 9.00 am – 1.00 pm
Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed
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