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narcissist spouse singapore

What to Expect When Divorcing a Narcissist

During my 25 year career as a Singapore divorce lawyer and divorce coach, I’ve seen numerous matters involving narcissistic spouses. I’ve learned that these cases tend to be more complex and contentious than others–and yet they have a distinct pattern. If you’re divorcing a narcissist, knowing what to expect will help you prepare for the…...
prenuptial agreement

Prenuptial Agreements in Division of Matrimonial Assets

Prenuptial agreements are a common trend in marriages today. They often involve the spouses entering into an agreement, prior to marriage, which sets out the manner in which various ancillary matters relating to their marriage would be arranged should they inevitably decide to end their marriage at an undetermined point in the future. This includes…...
overseas maintenance

Obtaining Maintenance in Singapore After a Divorce Overseas

Ordinarily, the Family Justice Courts could only order financial relief in the form of division of matrimonial assets (s 112, Women’s Charter (“WCh)), or maintenance of the former spouse (s 113, WCh) in respect of marriages that had been terminated in Singapore. However, after the Women’s Charter (Amendment) Act 2011, the power to seek such…...
consent order singapore

What is a Consent Order?

A consent order is an order of court entered into by the agreement of parties, which is legally binding. There are two types of consent orders under a divorce case. The first is a "Simplified Consent Order", which is produced under uncontested and simplified divorce cases. The second type is a "Judge made Consent Order",…...
custody of child

Differences Between Legal and Physical Child Custody

The question of who gets custody of the children is often the number one concern of parents divorcing in Singapore. But although most people are familiar with the phrase “child custody,” many aren’t aware that it means more than who will live with the child on a day-to-day basis. Child custody has both a physical…...
assets division divorce

Will the Grounds of Divorce affect Division of Matrimonial Assets?

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 five 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…...
grey divorce singapore

The Benefits of Collaborative Divorce for Seniors

Collaborative Divorce for Seniors People who seek a divorce in their senior years tend to face a significantly different set of issues than younger couples who divorce. Most couples who divorce over age 55 have a long history that’s likely to involve substantial co-mingled assets, financial obligations to adult children, and retirement plans based on…...
child maintenance singapore

FAQs : Child Maintenance in Singapore

Child maintenance is one of the many aspects that couples who are going through a divorce has to consider. It is also the time when you would start to wonder how the divorce is going to affect your child’s daily activities and how you are going to provide for the child. We shall now look…...
deed of separation singapore

Setting aside a Deed of Separation

What is a Deed of Separation (“DOS”)? Parties can apply for a Deed of Separation which will allow them to live separately from each other before they officially commence divorce proceedings. Through the DOS, parties can provide for matters non-exhaustively laid out below: division of matrimonial home; division of other matrimonial assets apart from the…...
gurdianship in singapore

Frequently Asked Questions on Guardianship in Singapore

What is the legislation governing Guardianship in Singapore? The legislation governing Guardianship in Singapore is the Guardianship of Infants Act (Chapter 122). It has been highlighted by the Honourable Justice Debbie Ong in the most recent High Court decision of VET v VEU SGHCF 4 (“VET v VEU”) that the purpose of the GIA…...