Document background
A Spousal Agreement is a legally binding document used in Malaysia to establish clear terms regarding financial matters and property rights between married or soon-to-be-married couples. It can be executed either before marriage (prenuptial) or during marriage (postnuptial), and must comply with Malaysian legal requirements, including the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 for non-Muslims or Islamic Family Law Act 1984 for Muslims. The agreement typically includes comprehensive financial disclosure, property division arrangements, maintenance provisions, and dissolution terms. It's particularly important for couples with significant assets, business interests, or complex financial situations, and can help prevent future disputes by clearly documenting both parties' intentions regarding their financial and property arrangements. The document must be properly executed with independent legal advice and appropriate witnessing to ensure enforceability under Malaysian law.
