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Setia Bicara
Setia Bicara family law services
What We Do

Family Law Services Shaped Around Your Circumstances

Three focused services — each designed to meet families at different stages of a legal journey, with clear fees and personal attention throughout.

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Our Methodology

How We Approach Every Matter

1

Listen & Understand

We begin every matter by listening carefully. The first session is unhurried — we understand your circumstances before suggesting any course of action.

2

Explain the Options

We set out the realistic paths available to you — including non-court routes such as mediation and negotiated agreements — and explain the implications of each plainly.

3

Proceed at Your Pace

You decide the direction. We handle the legal work, keep you informed at every stage, and adjust our approach as circumstances change.

Service 01

Family Guidance Session

A calm, confidential meeting to understand your circumstances and set out your options, including mediation. We listen carefully and let you decide what suits your family.

This session is suitable for anyone who is uncertain about their situation and needs clear information before deciding whether and how to proceed. There is no commitment to further work. Many clients find that one session gives them the clarity they need to make their own informed decisions.

What the session covers

  • A thorough discussion of your situation without time pressure
  • Explanation of your legal position under Malaysian civil family law
  • Overview of mediation, negotiation, and court-based options
  • Realistic assessment of likely timelines and costs for each path
  • Space to ask any questions about the process
Session Fee

RM 235

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Family Guidance Session
Divorce and Separation Assistance
Service 02

Divorce & Separation Assistance

Considerate support through divorce or separation, handling documents, correspondence, and negotiation with care. We keep matters as amicable as possible and keep you informed.

Divorce is rarely straightforward, but it does not have to be made harder than necessary. We handle the procedural and documentary aspects of your divorce — from preparing the petition to liaising with the court and the other side — so you can focus on adjusting to the changes ahead.

How we handle divorce matters

1

Initial assessment of grounds, assets, and child-related matters to identify the most suitable approach

2

Preparation and filing of all required documentation with the courts

3

Negotiation with the other party or their solicitor on ancillary matters

4

Court attendance as required, with clear briefings before and after each hearing

Starting From

RM 680

Discuss Your Situation
Service 03

Child Arrangements & Maintenance

Sensitive help with custody, access, and maintenance, centred on the children's welfare. We represent your interests before the relevant authorities and communicate clearly at each stage.

Decisions about where children will live, how frequently they will see each parent, and how their financial needs will be met are among the most significant outcomes of a family law matter. We approach these with the attention they deserve, working to reach arrangements that are stable, workable, and genuinely in the children's interests.

Areas we assist with

  • Sole and joint custody applications and negotiations
  • Access and visitation schedules, including holiday arrangements
  • Child maintenance calculations and enforcement
  • Representation before the courts and relevant authorities in Johor
  • Variation of existing orders as circumstances change
Starting From

RM 1,600

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Child Arrangements and Maintenance
Choosing the Right Service

Not Sure Which Service Fits Your Situation?

The table below offers a rough guide. If you are unsure, the Family Guidance Session is always the right starting point.

Your Situation Guidance Session Divorce Assistance Child Arrangements
I need to understand my options before deciding anything
I have decided to divorce and need help with the process
I need to formalise custody or access arrangements
My divorce involves children and maintenance
I want to explore mediation first
Across All Services

What You Can Count On in Every Matter

Complete Confidentiality

Legal professional privilege governs all client communications. Your information stays within the firm.

Written Fee Agreements

All costs confirmed in writing before work begins. No surprises, no hidden charges.

Regular Case Updates

You are kept informed at each stage — in writing or by phone, as you prefer.

Mediation-First Stance

We actively explore resolution without court proceedings wherever this is in your interest.

Malaysian Bar Compliance

All advocates practise in accordance with the Bar Council's professional conduct rules.

Child Welfare as Priority

In matters involving children, the welfare principle shapes every recommendation we make.

Fees

Transparent Pricing for Each Service

All fees are discussed and confirmed in writing before any work begins.

Family Guidance Session

Initial consultation, no obligation

RM 235

  • Up to 90-minute session
  • Full options overview
  • No commitment to proceed
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Divorce & Separation

Full support through the process

RM 680

  • Document preparation & filing
  • Correspondence management
  • Negotiation support
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Child Arrangements

Custody, access & maintenance

RM 1,600

  • Custody & access negotiations
  • Maintenance calculations
  • Court representation
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Still Weighing Your Options?

Start with a Family Guidance Session. One conversation often brings the clarity needed to decide on the right next step.

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