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MCST and Condominium Disputes in Singapore
If you are living in a condominium in Singapore, it is essential for you to understand the rules and regulations governing your property. The Management Corporation Strata Title (MCST) is a legal entity that manages and maintains common areas in strata-titled properties, such as condominiums. Disputes between owners and the MCST are common occurrences and… ...
Home After Divorce: Who Retains the HDB or Private Property?
Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally draining experience, especially when it involves the distribution of assets, such as property. In Singapore, many couples own either Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats or private properties, and deciding who gets to keep the house can be a complex decision that is dependent on many factors. Read… ...
Simplifying Divorce – What Should I Do?
During the divorce process, you’ll need to make many significant decisions that will affect your loved ones for years. At this stage, the more organised you are, the better the quality of your negotiations (and resulting settlement agreement) will be. If you choose an experienced divorce lawyer to guide you through your proceedings, they’ll take… ...
Negotiating a Divorce Settlement with Your Spouse
If you are considering a divorce, it is crucial to ensure you can negotiate a fair and equitable settlement with your spouse, which can be achieved through collaboration or by working with a divorce lawyer. Negotiating with your spouse can preserve and enhance the relationship between you and your spouse once an agreement is reached.… ...
What are the Alternatives to Divorce?
Separation Separation is an alternative to lengthy divorce proceedings; it is easier for couples to commence separation proceedings since there are no prerequisites before such proceedings can begin. However, in the case of a separation, parties are still legally married and cannot remarry. Separation exists as an alternative where parties want to live apart from… ...
Mandatory Co-Parenting Programme (CPP)
In a continuing effort to support child-centricity in divorce and to remind parties of the importance of co-parenting, the Mandatory Parenting Programme ("MPP"), which is compulsory by s94A of the Women's Charter, has been renamed to Mandatory Co-Parenting Programme ("CPP"). This process will affect couples who cannot agree on the grounds for divorce and child-related… ...
Divorce in Singapore — Legal & Emotional Challenges
Divorce in Singapore can be a challenging and emotionally difficult process for anyone, regardless of where they live. There are several specific legal and emotional challenges that individuals may face when they file for divorce in Singapore. Emotional Stress Divorce can be a stressful process and it’s common to experience feelings of grief, anger, guilt,… ...
Outrage of Modesty: Practical Considerations
What is outrage of modesty? Section 354 of the Penal Code criminalises the use of criminal force on another person with the intention or knowledge that it will thereby outrage the modesty of that person. Outrage of modesty is also commonly known as molestation. The terms ‘outrage’ and ‘modesty’ are left undefined to accommodate for… ...
Variation of Court Orders in Singapore
TWO KINDS OF ORDERS JUDGE MADE ORDERS BY CONSENT ORDERS Parties have the opportunity to adduce evidence Parties may not wish to / have the opportunity to adduce evidence The Court reviews the evidence and hears legal arguments before coming to an order The Court does not generally intervene (unless the orders contravene the law)… ...
Divorce Strategy
The divorce process can be incredibly taxing emotionally, physically and financially, particularly if your matter is being contested. Even when things go to plan, there is still a lot of stress that's associated with the many decisions that you have to make along the way. When a divorce is contested or comes unexpectedly, issues have… ...