Our Approach
How every matter is handled at Anjung Melur
Listen first
Every matter begins with an unhurried conversation. The office asks questions before suggesting anything, because the best path forward depends entirely on what is actually happening in this particular family.
Explain clearly
Once the situation is understood, the office sets out the options in plain language — what each path involves, approximately how long it takes, what it is likely to cost, and what can reasonably be achieved.
Move at your pace
After the options are understood, the client decides whether to proceed and how. There is no pressure to act quickly. A matter waits when the client needs time, and every step is confirmed before it is taken.
Separation Arrangements & Ongoing Representation
Support through a separation from the first discussion to the final orders, covering living arrangements, financial support, the family home and the practical details that are easy to overlook — such as school fees and vehicle ownership. The office keeps correspondence measured in tone, on the view that letters written today are read again years later. Clients set the pace and may pause the matter at any point.
What is covered
- Financial maintenance and asset division
- Living arrangements and family home decisions
- School fees, vehicle ownership, and other overlooked details
- Court filings and correspondence drafted and managed
- Right to pause the matter at any stage
Starting fee
RM 635
Typical duration
5 – 12 months
How this service typically unfolds
Initial conversation to understand the full situation and what the client wants to achieve
Written cost estimate provided and plan agreed before any substantive work begins
Correspondence and negotiations conducted; client informed of each development as it occurs
Final orders or agreement reached; client receives copies of all documents
Mediation Support & Agreement Drafting
Preparation for mediation sessions, attendance alongside the client where permitted, and drafting of the agreement that follows so that what was decided is recorded accurately and can be relied on later. Includes a pre-mediation meeting to work out the client's priorities and the points on which they are comfortable being flexible. Often reaches a conclusion in six to twelve weeks and is usually less costly and less wearing than contested proceedings.
What is covered
- Pre-mediation meeting to map priorities and flexibility
- Attendance at mediation sessions where permitted
- Accurate written agreement drafted after sessions
- Explanation of what the agreement means before signing
Starting fee
RM 320
Typical duration
6 – 12 weeks
How mediation support works in practice
Pre-mediation meeting: the office understands the client's situation and priorities
Points for flexibility are identified; the client knows in advance what they will and will not accept
Mediation sessions attended; the office supports without driving the conversation past the client's comfort
Outcome drafted into a clear written agreement the client reads and understands before signing
Quiet Consultation
A single, private appointment for someone who has not yet decided whether to take advice at all. The conversation covers what the law provides, what the office would ordinarily do, and what a person can reasonably do for themselves without a lawyer. Nothing is filed, no follow-up contact is made unless requested, and the client keeps a short written note of what was discussed.
What is covered
- What the law says about your specific situation
- What a solicitor would typically do and what it would cost
- What you can reasonably handle yourself without legal representation
- A short written note of the discussion to keep
- No obligation to do anything further; no follow-up unless requested
Fixed fee
RM 145
Duration
One appointment
Decision Guide
Which service is right for where you are now?
| Feature | Quiet Consultation RM 145 |
Mediation Support From RM 320 |
Separation & Representation From RM 635 |
|---|---|---|---|
| No further commitment required | |||
| Written note of discussion | |||
| Attendance at sessions / hearings | |||
| Formal agreement or court order drafted | |||
| Full correspondence and representation | |||
| Right to pause at any stage | n/a | ||
| Best for… | Someone still deciding whether to take any steps | Both parties willing to negotiate; wanting a faster conclusion | Matters where agreement cannot be reached without formal support |
Standards applied across all services
Solicitor–client privilege
Confidentiality is a legal obligation, not a policy. Everything shared in this office remains protected under Malaysian legal professional privilege.
No surprises on cost
Every service has a published starting fee. Written estimates are provided and agreed before any work of substance begins.
Malaysian Bar compliance
All work is conducted in accordance with the Legal Profession Act 1976 and the professional conduct rules of the Malaysian Bar.
One working day responses
Every enquiry and every message from a client in an active matter receives a response within one working day.
Data protection (PDPA 2010)
Personal data is handled in accordance with Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010. No data is shared without client knowledge and consent.
Civil written tone
Correspondence is kept measured and civil. The office holds the view that how a matter is handled in writing shapes how it is resolved — and how both parties remember it later.
Not sure which service fits your situation?
The Quiet Consultation exists precisely for that. A single, private conversation helps clarify what is needed — and what is not. RM 145, no further obligation.
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