KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 18 -- Imagine this scenario: a Muslim woman is now divorced and a single mother raising her young children.

She needs money from the ex-husband so that her children's needs are met, but she decides not to apply for a Shariah court order to claim for child maintenance.

Why?

Shariah lawyer Nor Liana Ali estimates that eight out of every 10 clients she had would only file for divorce at the Shariah courts, and would not file to claim for child support as they could not afford it.

"One, because they have no money. Another, the husband's location is unknown, the husband is unemployed, or they feel it is not worth it," she told Malay Mail.

How much does it cost? Imagine paying RM5,000 again and again

Nor Liana confirme...