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05/06/2026

Can a child express their own views in a divorce case involving care and control?

Yes. If there is a dispute over care and control, the Court will usually take the child’s views into account. The child may be interviewed by the Court, both in the Family Justice Courts and in Syariah Court proceedings.

However, the child’s wishes are only one factor. They are part of the broader assessment of the child’s welfare, which remains the Court’s primary consideration.

This means the Court is not bound to follow the child’s preference. In some cases, even if a child expresses a clear preference, the Court may decide otherwise if it is not in the child’s best interests.

Ultimately, the focus is always on what arrangement best promotes the welfare and development of the child.

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01/06/2026

Can access arrangements change after a divorce?

Yes. Court orders can be varied if there has been a material change in circumstances.

For example, a child who was very young at the time of the divorce may develop a much stronger relationship with the other parent over the years. Changes in family circumstances, living arrangements, or the child's needs may also affect what is in the child's best interests.

As a result, access arrangements are not necessarily fixed forever. If circumstances change significantly, it may be possible to apply to vary the existing order.

A court order is based on the facts at the time it was made — it is not necessarily the final word for the rest of the child's life.

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28/05/2026

What types of access orders can the Court make?

There are several possible arrangements, depending on the family's circumstances. These may include reasonable access, structured access with a fixed schedule, supervised access, or even gradual access arrangements that progress over time.

While reasonable access can work well where parents communicate effectively, a structured arrangement is often helpful. For example, setting out weekends, public holidays, overnight stays, and other access arrangements can reduce misunderstandings and future disputes.

Even where parties are on good terms today, circumstances can change. Having a clear framework in place provides certainty and helps both parents navigate future issues.

Ultimately, access arrangements should be tailored to the child's best interests and the specific facts of each case.

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21/05/2026

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21/05/2026

What factors affect the amount of nafkah awarded?

The husband’s income is an important factor, but it is not the only one.

The Court will also consider the husband’s earning capacity and financial liabilities, such as loans, debts, and other ongoing expenses.

For nafkah iddah specifically, the Court may also consider the wife’s reasonable expenses and maintenance needs.

Ultimately, the Court balances these various factors when determining the appropriate amount of nafkah.

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13/05/2026

Why are there further financial orders even after mutaah is paid?

In Syariah Court proceedings, mutaah is a distinct category from the division of matrimonial assets. However, the different financial orders can sometimes overlap in practice.

For example, the Court may take into account the division of matrimonial assets when deciding the appropriate amount of mutaah. In some cases, where one party receives a larger share of the assets, the mutaah awarded may be reduced or even waived.

There are also cases where the Court adopts a broader approach — looking at the overall financial outcome rather than treating each category entirely separately.

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08/05/2026

What are some barriers to shared care and control?

Shared care and control is often seen as an ideal arrangement because it allows both parents to remain actively involved in the child’s daily life, as closely as possible to when the family was intact.

However, one of the key requirements is the ability of both parents to co-parent effectively. The Court must be satisfied that both parties can continue to communicate and work together in the best interests of the child.

Without that ability to co-parent, shared care and control may not be workable.

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05/05/2026

Is it always one parent with care and control and the other with access?

Not necessarily.

There are other possible arrangements. For example, the Court may order shared care and control, where both parents share day-to-day decisions and caregiving responsibilities.

In some cases, there may also be split care and control, where each parent has care and control of different children.

Ultimately, the arrangements depend on what best serves the children in each case.

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27/04/2026

What are “exceptional circumstances” for sole custody?

There is no fixed definition — it depends on the facts of each case.

Examples may include situations where one parent is absent or uninvolved, or where there are serious concerns such as abuse. In some cases, if a parent’s conduct makes co-parenting unworkable, the Court may consider sole custody or a limited joint custody order (e.g. giving one parent final say on specific issues like education).

Importantly, the conduct must relate to or negatively affect the child. For example, conflict between spouses alone may not be sufficient if it does not impact the child’s welfare.

At the end of the day, the Court’s focus remains on what is best for the child.

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25/04/2026