Muslim convert spouses can file for divorce in civil court under proposed Bill

KUALA LUMPUR: A Muslim convert whose civil marriage is not dissolved will have the same right as his or her non-Muslim spouse to file for divorce in a civil court, if the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) (Amendment) Bill 2016 is passed.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said is expected to table an amended version of the Bill for first reading in Parliament on Tuesday, to address issues arising out of the conversion to Islam by a spouse.