Six things that matter to clients here
Written notes after every update
At each stage you receive a short written summary of what was discussed and what comes next. You are never left relying on memory alone.
Costs stated before the work begins
Each service has a fixed starting price. If the scope changes, you are told before any additional work is done — not afterwards when the invoice arrives.
Three languages, genuinely
Advice, meetings and written notes in Bahasa Malaysia, English and Mandarin — not just "available on request" but actively used day to day at the office.
Settlement considered first
Where a matter could reasonably be resolved without court proceedings, the office says so. The aim is the right outcome for your situation, not the longest path to it.
Flexible where you meet
Appointments at the Alor Setar office, at a client's home in Kedah, or by video. Saturday mornings available for those who cannot attend on weekdays.
Family matters only
The office handles nothing outside family law. That narrow focus means the team stays current and does not divide its attention across unrelated areas of practice.
A closer look at each advantage
Professional expertise in family law
All solicitors at Nurani Sirih hold current practising certificates from the Malaysian Bar. Work is limited to family matters — divorce, maintenance and children's arrangements — which means the team is not spread thin across different areas. Continuing professional development is maintained each year specifically in family law.
Kedah family law · Malaysian Bar member · Annual CPD in family matters
A clear process from the first conversation
Clients are told at the outset what the stages are, roughly how long each takes and what it costs. The written note after each meeting means nothing depends on what either side remembers from a phone call. If a step is delayed, clients are told why and what the new timeline looks like.
Stage-by-stage written updates · Timeline shared upfront · No surprises in billing
Video and remote options
Not every client can attend an office in person during weekday hours. The office offers video consultations and can conduct document reviews and advice sessions entirely remotely when that suits better. Saturday mornings are kept for those who cannot arrange weekday appointments.
Video consultations available · Saturday mornings · Home visits in Kedah
Attention to how the client is doing, not just the case
Family proceedings affect people well beyond the legal points at stake. The office takes this seriously. Clients are not rushed and are given the space to ask questions, including ones they are not sure are "legal" questions. Where additional support — counselling, mediation, community services — seems relevant, the office can point towards it.
No-rush appointments · Questions welcomed · Referrals where appropriate
Pricing that is accessible
A one-hour advice session costs RM 160. Document drafting assistance starts at RM 365. Full representation in proceedings from RM 650. These prices reflect the aim of making sound legal advice available to people in Kedah who might otherwise go without it. There are no hidden charges.
RM 160 advice session · RM 365 document drafting · RM 650 full representation
How the approach differs
| Area | A typical approach | Nurani Sirih |
|---|---|---|
| Cost information | Discussed verbally, estimates vary | Fixed price, in writing, before starting |
| After-meeting communication | Verbal summary, no written record | Written note provided every time |
| Language of advice | Usually English only | BM, English and Mandarin |
| Appointment timing | Weekdays, office hours only | Saturday mornings available |
| Settlement suggestion | Proceeds to court by default | Settlement explored first |
| Entry-level advice | Full retainer often required | One-hour session at RM 160 |
What makes the practice distinctive
Every matter put in plain language
Legal documents are translated into plain descriptions. Clients know exactly what each document does before signing it.
Saturday morning appointments
Offered to accommodate clients who work Monday to Friday and cannot take time off. A practical recognition of how most working adults manage their weeks.
Home visits in Kedah
For clients with mobility difficulties or caring responsibilities, meetings can be arranged at the client's home within the Kedah area.
Honest referrals out
When a matter is outside the office's scope, clients are told and pointed towards practitioners who can help — rather than retained beyond what the office is equipped for.
A few numbers
12+
Years in family law practice
3
Languages served daily
480+
Matters handled since founding
2
Working days to respond to enquiries
Nurani Sirih is a member of the Malaysian Bar. All practising solicitors hold current annual practising certificates. The office maintains professional indemnity cover as required and undergoes peer review of file management each year.
See what the first conversation looks like
The one-hour session is the simplest way to understand your position and what it would take to address it. No jargon, no pressure to proceed.
Get in touch — RM 160 to start