Malaysia Family Law / Divorce Law | Divorce Mediation: Does Going Three Consecutive Days Count as Three Visits❓ Is This Allowed❓

What Does “Three Times” Actually Mean?

Many people further ask:
“How are the three sessions counted? Is it once per month? Can it be completed in three consecutive days?”

There is often misunderstanding about this.

These sessions are not freely scheduled nor designed to be completed in a short period. They are not merely procedural steps to be rushed through.

Generally, each session is conducted separately, and each has its own procedural purpose.

The reason multiple sessions are required is that the process is fundamentally mediation, not a quick administrative procedure.

The mediation involves officers from multiple departments, including JPN and welfare authorities. Their role is to facilitate communication and attempt reconciliation before the case proceeds to divorce.

The purpose of the law is not to allow parties to “push through” the process with a mindset of simply obtaining a divorce. Instead, it is designed to give both parties an opportunity to sit down, communicate, and assess whether reconciliation remains possible.

At the same time, it must be acknowledged that couples who reach this stage have often gone through prolonged conflict, disputes, and emotional strain. Divorce is rarely an impulsive decision; it is usually the result of long-term accumulation.

Many individuals may already have made up their minds, and further discussion may seem futile.

Nevertheless, the procedure exists to provide a final opportunity for calm reflection from a legal perspective. While some may feel that mediation exposes private matters, from an institutional standpoint, it ensures that the decision to divorce is made after due consideration and attempt at resolution.

Therefore, the “three sessions” are not arbitrary or compressible steps—they are a structured mediation process with a clear purpose. Its core objective is not to accelerate divorce, but to attempt reconciliation. The outcome ultimately rests with the parties involved.