A divorce is a life-changing situation for both spouses. When deciding to divorce, many factors come into play when deciding to divorce, and each spouse has to have a level-headed approach to resolving marital issues and reaching an amicable settlement. However, if the circumstances of the case are such that it cannot be settled out ...

In Singapore, an uncontested divorce is the fastest way to end a marriage cheaply. You and your spouse need to have 100% agreement on the grounds for divorce and ancillary matters; that is: Child custody & support Property settlement agreement Spousal support Financial issues Fault grounds Do you believe that you will have all these ...

It is never easy when a couple decides to divorce. Apart from the legal processes that lay ahead, you might be worried about the emotional and physical health impact of divorce. As you prepare for divorce, here are some things to avoid to make the process as smooth as possible. Six (6) things to avoid ...

This article is written in the perspective of a Singaporean couple. If you are looking to adopt your stepchild, the adoption process can differ based on whether your stepchild is a: Singapore Citizen, or Singapore Permanent Resident with a foreign citizenship, or Foreign citizenship and in the midst of applying for Dependent Pass. When your ...

We look at the definition of Marriage & Cohabitation in Singapore. What are the differences between Marriage & Cohabitation. Is Cohabitation Relevant in Divorce Proceedings? ...

A divorced mother of two children (a 15-year-old daughter and a 9-year-old son) was sentenced to a jail term for contempt of court. She not only involved her children in the messy divorce but encouraged her daughter to post false accusations against her father on social media. These posts called the husband a “sexual fetishist ...

While the adverse effects of Divorce are multiple, so are the consequences of living in a toxic relationship. If you are in such a situation, it is essential to know how to initiate Divorce to minimise conflict and optimise its outcome for you and your children. The impact of conflict in Divorce Many studies have ...

If you and your spouse are able to communicate in a civil manner, you`ll be able to make better decisions that will get you through a divorce more quickly. Even if you use the assistance of a mediator to cover all issues, you will file as a simplified uncontested divorce. Through the Simplified Uncontested Divorce ...

You may have seen our earlier post covering frequently asked questions about the adoption process in Singapore, here, we will explore more pertinent questions which you may have about the adoption process in Singapore. How long will the adoption process take? If you are adopting a Singaporean child, the process can take a minimum of ...

One of the most important steps in the adoption process is the preparation of the Home Study Report. You will need a Home Study Report (HSR) if you are adopting a child in MSF care or a foreign-born child. Here is a closer look at what the Home Study Report is all about, what factors ...