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Our Services

Three Formats, Each for a Different Need

Not every family law situation requires the same kind of support. Cahaya offers three distinct service formats — each with a clear scope, a fixed fee structure, and a consistent approach to client communication.

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Our Approach

How We Work

Every engagement at Cahaya follows the same underlying principles, regardless of which service format applies.

Listen First

We listen to your situation fully before suggesting any course of action. No assumptions are made in advance.

Confirm in Writing

Every consultation and key development is followed by a written summary, provided to the client for their records.

Outline All Options

We explain the realistic paths available — including mediation, negotiated settlement, and formal proceedings — before any path is chosen.

Stay the Distance

The same named practitioner stays with the client from the first consultation through to the conclusion of the matter.

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Service 01

Quiet Family Consultation

A confidential first conversation for clients navigating family-law matters, conducted at a deliberate pace that respects the personal nature of such circumstances. The consultation may address divorce or separation under civil or Syariah jurisdiction, custody and access matters, child or spousal maintenance, the division of matrimonial assets, family business interests, or the consideration of pre- or post-marital agreements. The session is held in private and is followed by a written summary the client may revisit at any time.

What Is Covered

  • Civil and Syariah divorce/separation
  • Custody and access matters
  • Maintenance (child and spousal)
  • Division of matrimonial assets
  • Pre- and post-marital agreements

What You Receive

  • One private consultation session
  • Written summary afterwards
  • Clear outline of available options
  • No commitment to proceed further

Fee

RM 255 per session

Duration

Typically 60–90 minutes

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Service 02

Considered Divorce & Custody Representation

Measured legal representation for clients pursuing or responding to divorce, separation, or custody proceedings. The engagement begins with careful listening and document review, and continues with considered correspondence, mediation support where appropriate, and court representation where required. Throughout, the wellbeing of any children involved is held as a central consideration, and the pace of proceedings is set by the matter's requirements rather than external urgency. Clients are kept informed in clear language.

Process Steps

  1. 1.Initial document review and listening
  2. 2.Correspondence and negotiation
  3. 3.Mediation support where applicable
  4. 4.Court representation if required
  5. 5.Regular written updates throughout

Scope Includes

  • Divorce proceedings (civil or Syariah)
  • Custody and access arrangements
  • Maintenance applications
  • Matrimonial asset proceedings

Starting Fee

RM 705 based on scope

Timeline

Varies by matter complexity

Discuss Your Matter
Legal representation proceedings
Family advisory consultation

Service 03

Continuing Family Counsel Programme

An ongoing advisory arrangement for clients with complex or evolving family circumstances, including blended-family situations, multi-jurisdictional family matters, family business considerations intertwined with personal life, evolving custody arrangements, or comprehensive family estate considerations. The programme includes regular reviews, available consultation through the year, drafting of any required documents, coordination with other family advisers, and standing representation when needed. Designed for steady familiar counsel over time.

Programme Includes

  • Regular scheduled reviews
  • Consultation access year-round
  • Document drafting as needed
  • Adviser coordination
  • Standing representation as required

Best Suited For

  • Blended family situations
  • Multi-jurisdictional families
  • Evolving custody arrangements
  • Family business matters

Annual Fee

RM 1,390 per year

Arrangement

Ongoing annual programme

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Decision Guide

Which Service Is Right for You?

A brief reference to help you identify the most appropriate starting point. If you are uncertain, the consultation is the natural first step.

Feature Consultation
RM 255
Representation
From RM 705
Counsel Programme
RM 1,390/yr
Initial private session
Written consultation summary
Court or legal representation
Document drafting
Year-round advisory access
Best for First conversation, understanding options Active proceedings, one-time matter Ongoing, evolving family circumstances

Fees

Transparent Pricing

All fees are discussed and agreed before any engagement begins. No costs are added after the fact.

Consultation

RM 255

Per session

  • Private 60–90 min session
  • Civil and Syariah matters
  • Written summary provided
  • No commitment to proceed
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Counsel Programme

RM 1,390

Per year

  • Year-round advisory access
  • Regular scheduled reviews
  • Document drafting
  • Standing representation
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Standards

Shared Across All Services

Confidentiality

Legal professional privilege applies to all communications. Nothing is disclosed without your consent.

Bar Compliance

All practitioners are Malaysian Bar members in good standing. Conduct rules are observed at every stage.

Fee Transparency

Fees are agreed before work begins. No changes are introduced without advance notice and discussion.

Data Protection

Client data is handled in accordance with PDPA 2010. Records are stored securely and retained only as required.

Not Sure Where to Begin?

The Consultation Is Always the Right First Step

If your situation is unclear or you are uncertain which service applies, begin with a private consultation. It will clarify the picture and help you decide how to proceed — or whether to proceed at all.

Arrange a Consultation — RM 255