The apex Singapore Court of Appeal has repeatedly asserted that a “broad-brush approach” must be taken in the division of matrimonial assets. This means recognising both, direct financial and in-direct homemaking contributions rendered by spouses. This approach gives effect to the philosophy that “both roles are equally fundamental to the well-being of a marital partnership”… ...

Although you do not need a lawyer to make a Will, you are advised to engage the services of a lawyer for you will writing service. You should seek legal advice so that you will not risk an invalidation of your homemade will. 1. You have to be 21 years and above, of sound mind… ...

In cases where child custody and access issues are heavily contested, the Court may order a Custody & Access Evaluation Report. In this exercise, counsellors carry out a thorough assessment on relevant factors such as; the needs and wishes of the child care arrangements the strengths and weaknesses of each parent the relationship of the… ...

In Singapore, Divorce is a 2-stage process, with each stage being contested or uncontested. Before you can start divorce proceedings in Singapore, you have to determine if the Singapore Courts have jurisdiction to hear your matter. First Stage of Proceedings At this stage, the Courts will deal with the termination of the marriage itself. Here,… ...

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The commercial nature of sports means that they have a requirement for legal representation. We advise a wide range of clients, ranging from large organizations to individuals and player / agents at a local and international level. GJC provides services such as: Drafting and negotiation of the full range of commercial agreements including management agency,… ...

A Deed of Reconciliation can be executed between parties who have the intention to save their marriage. Parties agree on the terms and conditions necessary for them to work on. The Deed of Reconciliation is designed to set out what a couple intends to happen to any divorce proceedings when they decide to make another… ...

The Adoption of Children Act (Cap. 4, 2012 Rev. Ed.) governs the adoption of infants in Singapore. Article: How to adopt a child from the People’s Republic of China. This is a legal process where parental rights over a child are conferred to the applicants, whom one or both are not the natural parents of… ...