Yes. We regularly assist French expatriates whose spouse remains in France or in another jurisdiction. The first step is usually a conflict-of-laws analysis to determine which court has jurisdiction over divorce, custody, or property division. We then map out the procedural route in both countries and advise on the documents you will need to produce.

Bring a copy of your passport, any marriage or birth certificates, and a summary of assets held in France and Malaysia. If a court decision is already involved, include the full judgment and its translation. We do not need a complete file at the first meeting, only enough to identify the legal questions and the likely timeline.

We can review bilingual agreements and advise on which version prevails if a dispute arises. In practice, courts look at the parties' intent and the context of the negotiation. We also help draft a clause that clarifies the governing language, which prevents many interpretation problems later.

Recognition and enforcement through the Malaysian High Court typically takes several months, depending on the complexity of the case and whether the judgment is contested. The process involves a formal application, certified translations, and proof that the French court had proper jurisdiction. We guide you through each stage and give you a realistic timeline after reviewing the judgment.

Our first consultation is a fixed-fee session, not a free call. This allows us to give you focused advice without time pressure. During that session we explain your options, the likely costs of the full procedure, and the documents you will need. If you then decide to instruct us, the consultation fee is deducted from the first invoice.

We regularly coordinate with lawyers in other jurisdictions, especially in Europe and Southeast Asia. For multi-country cases, we first map out where your assets, family members, and legal proceedings are located. Then we advise on the most efficient forum and, if needed, arrange for local counsel to act under our coordination.