@article{oai:nagoya.repo.nii.ac.jp:00026348, author = {Subramaniam, Mogana Sunthari}, journal = {CALE Discussion Paper}, month = {Mar}, note = {This article begins with the introduction of Malaysian Legal System which has a parallel dual legal and judicial system. Secondly, it analyses the current status of the inter-faith family disputes between a Non-Muslim spouse and a converted Muslim spouse. Thirdly, it examines the jurisdictional conflicts between the civil courts and Syariah courts and legal framework at the Federal and State levels which appears to be an impediment in the dual legal system. Then it deliberates on the unilateral conversion of minors to Islam by a converted parent. Finally, it proposes jurisdiction divide between the civil court and Syariah court and legislative reforms both at Federal and State levels to resolve the problem of family disputes between Non-Muslim and a converted spouse.}, pages = {1--34}, title = {Judicial Dilemma : Secular or Syariah for Inter-Faith Family Disputes in Malaysia}, volume = {15}, year = {2018} }