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Do I need to appoint a Syariah lawyer for a polygyny application?

It is not compulsory; applicants may file the application themselves. Many applicants handle the application without a lawyer, especially if the documents are complete and the existing wife agrees. The Syariah Court counter or the Legal Aid Bureau (for those eligible) can give basic guidance. However, a Syariah lawyer is useful if the case is expected to be contested, involves jointly acquired matrimonial property and maintenance, a marriage abroad that needs confirming, or you are unsure how to prepare financial evidence. The existing wife also has the right to appoint a Syariah lawyer to represent her. Make sure the lawyer is registered with the state Islamic Religious Council. See polygyny procedure.

Sumber

State Administration of Islamic Law EnactmentAct 303, s.23
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