Malaysia Family Law / Divorce Law | Do You Really Need to Go to JPN Three Times for Divorce❓
This Might Be Simpler❗Part 2

Many people ask:
“Do I have to attend JPN three times before I can proceed with a unilateral divorce?”

The answer is: not necessarily.

There is a common belief that three visits are mandatory, but in practice, not every case follows the same pattern.

Is Three Attendance Sessions Mandatory?

In unilateral divorce cases, the applicant usually needs to initiate mediation at JPN.

However, there is no strict rule requiring exactly three sessions.

In practice:

📌 First session: only the applicant attends
📌 Second session: the other party is still absent, applicant attends again
📌 If the other party still does not appear, JPN may issue a Sijil (mediation certificate) at the second session

Once the Sijil is obtained, the applicant can proceed to file for unilateral divorce in court.

This means it is not always necessary to wait until the third session.

Situations Where Three Sessions Do Occur

There are also cases where:

📌 The other party is notified three times
📌 The other party fails to attend all three sessions

Such scenarios do exist.

However, in common practice, if the other party is absent at the second session, JPN often issues the Sijil at that stage.

Key Points

📌 Not all cases require three sessions
📌 If the other party is absent, the Sijil may be issued at the second session
📌 Once the Sijil is obtained, a unilateral divorce can be filed

Therefore, there is no need to be overly concerned about the “three times” notion. The actual number depends on the case and JPN’s handling.

The key is whether mediation has been completed and the Sijil has been obtained. Once the Sijil is issued, the court process can proceed.