When your marriage is a troubled one, it’s common to consider divorce a long time before taking any definitive action. But once you feel confident that divorce is in your future, you should stop hesitating and start preparing. There are significant financial and legal advantages to being the first to file for divorce. Here’s what…...

Divorce, in itself, is a difficult issue. It can be even more tricky if you are seeking foreigner divorce in Singapore. If you are a Singapore citizen looking to divorce a foreign spouse or vice-versa, there may be consequences beyond a divorce that you may need to consider. First and foremost, you must be married…...

During the dissolution of a marriage, accusations are oftentimes levelled at either party. The parties then prove that there the marriage has irretrievably broken down by establishing one of six reasons, most commonly among them are adultery and unreasonable behaviour. However, despite the allegations of fault or wrongdoings of either party, the reason relied upon…...

Filing for divorce in Singapore In order to file for divorce in Singapore, at least one of the parties must be a Singaporean citizen or a permanent resident of Singapore. The divorce must be filed in the Family Court. Parties are also required to be married for at least 3 years before filing for divorce…...

Divorce in Singapore comes with its own unique set of challenges and regulations. As family lawyers practising in this jurisdiction, we have assisted many clients through this challenging transition. Here's an insight into the divorce process in Singapore from a legal perspective and some guidance on navigating it with resilience and clarity. Understanding the Legal…...

A Divorce Settlement Agreement is a comprehensive written document that outlines all the terms and conditions agreed upon by both parties during the divorce process. It covers three critical areas: child-related issues (custody, care and control and access) arrangements for any children involved, child and spousal maintenance (if applicable), and the division of property and…...

Divorce is not just a legal dissolution of a marital union but a reconfiguration of life's plans and expectations. At the heart of this process is negotiating a settlement that can profoundly impact one's financial stability and emotional well-being. The steps taken during these negotiations often predict the post-divorce reality, making the process important and…...

A New Era in Divorce Proceedings Singapore has introduced a transformative approach to handling marital dissolutions by implementing Divorce by Mutual Agreement (DMA). Couples who have mutually recognized that their marriage has irretrievably broken down can opt for this no-fault divorce method. This new framework marks a significant shift from the traditional fault-based reasons such…...

In Singapore, divorce is a two-stage process. The 1st stage relates to the reasons for the breakdown of marriage, while the 2nd stage deals with the ancillary matters (i.e. the child(ren) and financial issues). While the 1st stage of divorce generally does not have any impact on the 2nd stage, it is common for parties…...

In 2022, 7,107 divorces were registered in Singapore. To apply for a divorce, couples must provide reasons for how the marriage has broken down irretrievably, which sometimes influences whether the legal proceedings proceed on the Simplified Track or the Normal Track. Simplified Track A divorcing couple may file a simplified divorce application if all of…...