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Care and Control – Father or Mother
In granting care and control to one parent, factors that a court may take into consideration include the gender of the parent, continuity of living arrangements for the child and the lifestyle of each parent. Gender of the Parent Although the laws have evolved towards achieving sex-neutrality, there is nevertheless an inherent difference between the…...
Existing Litigation vs Ancillary Matters
What happens if a third party files a separate legal suit claiming interest over the matrimonial assets? Must the ancillary matters be postponed until the civil action is concluded, or could the two matters be consolidated and heard together under the same court? The answer depends on a host of factors, such as the court…...
New Laws for Grab and Uber Drivers
Amidst the slew of alternative modes of transportation come two very familiar powerhouses on Singapore’s roads, both vying for a share of the private hire-car pie. These are none other than Grab and Uber. In the interests of protecting drivers, passengers and pedestrians alike, the government passed some new laws on July 1 specifically for…...
10 Things to Know about a Collaborative Divorce
1. What is a collaborative divorce? A collaborative divorce is a process which enables parties to use mediation and negotiation to settle their divorce. This is contrasted with the usual courtroom divorce proceedings. 2. What is the aim of a collaborative divorce? The primary goal of a collaborative divorce is to attempt to reach an…...
Improvements, Protection & Challenges relating to Sexual Harassment
Types of Sexual Harassment, The Law - Statutes & Case Laws. This is an embedded Microsoft Office presentation, powered by Office Online...
Deed of Cohabitation
A Deed of Cohabitation is a contract between people who are living together but are not married. It is essentially entered into a ‘prenuptial agreement’ between people who are not married. It is designed to deal with property issues in the event that parties separate. Whenever you and your partner live together, or plan on…...
International Prenuptial Agreements
You need a highly experienced Prenuptial Agreement Lawyer when advising wealthy and entrepreneurial clients on protecting their wealth. Expatriate/international couples also require particular protection in light of their place of residence and business interests. Expat couples who plan to marry should consider making an international prenuptial agreement. There benefits are obvious for prenuptial agreements in conventional marriages where…...
Is Mediation Suitable For You?
Many who are considering divorce would also consider the option of mediation rather than litigation for the following reasons: It helps you save on expenses as court litigation is extremely costly It takes much less time than the average court-based divorce Mediation sessions are private compared to court proceedings that are on public record Relationships…...
Factors Affecting the Division of Assets in a Divorce
In ANJ v ANK 4 SLR 1043 at , the Singapore Court of Appeal highlighted the steps to be taken in exercising its discretion under section 112 of the Women’s Charter to divide matrimonial assets in a divorce in a “just and equitable” manner. First, the court must ascribe a ratio to the spouses’…...