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The Syariah Court provides counselling for couples with domestic problems. Couples who register with the Syariah Court must go through this process, which is designed to help them resolve their marital problems.
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Every couple must go through a number of counselling sessions within a period of 2 - 4 months. The idea is to make them aware of the seriousness of the problems they are facing and of the effects that the problems have on them. The Counsellor will try to help them find a solution to their problems.
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If these can be resolved, then their case will be closed at this stage or referred to other organisations for assistance or further advice.
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However, if the parties, or one of the parties, decide to go through with the divorce, their case will be transferred to the Court. At this stage, divorce case may be commenced:
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- by way of summons to the Court
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