I V A v 1. ) R O M 2. ) A R B
Catchwords
Family law – Divorce – Breakdown of marriage – Adultery – Unreasonable behaviour – Damages against Co-Respondent – Whether Wife had proved allegations of adultery between Husband and Co-Respondent – Evaluation of evidence adduced by wife to prove adultery - Whether Husband had established that it was Wife’s unreasonable behaviour that caused the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage Family law – Divorce – Spousal maintenance – Whether spousal maintenance should be awarded to Wife – Whether Wife had satisfied the ‘means and needs’ test Family law – Divorce – Children – Guardianship, care, custody, control, maintenance – Whether Wife and Husband should be awarded joint guardianship and custody pertaining to the Children – Whether Husband obligated to pay child maintenance Family law – Divorce – Matrimonial assets – Whether Wife and Husband were entitled to the division of matrimonial assets as pleaded – Extent of each other’s contribution
Practice Areas
Judges (1)
Parties (3)
Case Significance
I V A v 1. ) R O M 2. ) A R B is a High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) decision dated July 21, 2025 (citation: wa-33-79-02-2023). The case was decided by Sumathi a/p Murugiah.
Key issues: Family law – Divorce – Spousal maintenance – Whether spousal maintenance should be awarded to Wife – Whether Wife had satisfied the ‘means and needs’ test.
What was the outcome of I V A v 1. ) R O M 2. ) A R B?
I V A v 1. ) R O M 2. ) A R B is a High Court decision dated July 21, 2025. The case was heard by Sumathi a/p Murugiah. See the full judgment for details.