💰 Family finances · #143
I withdrew my EPF savings to help buy our house. Does that help a harta sepencarian claim?
Yes, the withdrawal record is strong evidence of a financial contribution. Act 303 s.122(2)(a) asks the court to weigh the extent of each party's contribution in money, property or labour towards acquiring the asset. An EPF withdrawal statement showing your money went into the down payment or reduced the housing loan shows that contribution directly. Also keep the sale and purchase agreement, the loan offer letter and records of money transfers. Whether the EPF balance itself can be divided is a different question that depends on the law and the facts; for that, please get advice from a Syariah lawyer or ask the state Syariah court. See Harta sepencarian.