Some frequently asked questions from clients include whether or not they are entitled to financial support from their ex-spouses before or after their children are 21 years old, when their children are enlisted in National Service (“NS”). Other questions include the amount that they should request for, from their spouses if they are entitled to…...

The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) has recognised the family as a basic building block of our society and has encouraged families to have children within marriages by providing benefits such as the Baby Bonus cash gift, housing benefits, and tax reliefs. But what happens if a child is born out of outside…...

The most commonly asked question during divorce enquiries is how assets are divided during a divorce. This article offers general guidelines on how Courts in Singapore decide asset division. This is a complex process, and you can approach divorce lawyers to give you specific advice for your situation. Mediation In the most ideal situation, parties…...

A birth certificate is something people often take for granted. Not many of us would think that it holds any value. However, something that we often overlook that is of great significance is whether both of our parents are named on our birth certificate. The consequences of not having a parent - the father, named…...

What is a trust? A trust is a fiduciary arrangement where a trustee holds assets (real estate, stocks, bonds, funds, etc) on behalf of another beneficiary. While the trustee holds the legal title of the assets, the beneficiary has the equitable title of the same. Having a legal title means that the trustee has ownership…...

On 7 April 2020, the Singapore government passed a new Act, called the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Act 2020 to define the details of the circuit breaker restrictions for containing the spread of Covid-19. One of the measures in the Act called for a complete shutdown of many non-essential businesses which has caused serious…...

At GJC, our experienced team of employment contract lawyers is ready to offer comprehensive and efficient services to corporate and individual clients on the drafting and vetting of employment contracts, the resolution and settlement of employment contract issues and the structuring of employee incentives, benefits and compensation schemes. The following offers a short summary of…...

A key legislation which proscribes dangerous driving behaviour in Singapore is the Road Traffic Act (“RTA”). This legislation regulates the conduct of road users and the use of vehicles in Singapore. In this article, we will look at some common driving offences and their prescribed punishments. Reckless or dangerous driving Section 64(1) of the RTA…...

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 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…...