Who can claim for spousal maintenance? The Women’s Charter provides that the wife or an incapacitated husband can claim for maintenance from the other spouse. When can a claim for spousal maintenance be made? An application could be made to the Family Justice Court (FJC) at any time during the marriage or during the divorce…...

1. There are two elements that need to be proven. Firstly, the plaintiff must prove that adultery has been committed by the defendant. Secondly, the plaintiff must prove that this has made it intolerable to live with the defendant. 2. A plaintiff who alleges adultery has the burden of proving that adultery has been committed…...

Before you begin the adoption process, it will be prudent to understand what is adoption all about. In Singapore, the Adoption of Children Act oversees the adoption of any young persons under the age of 21. Through this legal process, the biological parents give up all their rights over the child and the adoptive parents…...

In our line of work, we see the strongest relationships break down which tugs our heartstrings. Yet most rewardingly, we are tasked with the noble job of listening to clients share their personal stories and helping them move on with their lives – one step at a time. Our Singapore Divorce lawyers are highly experienced…...

The issue of surrogacy has been in the limelight as a result of a recent landmark High Court decision where a Singaporean gay man was legally allowed to adopt his biological child who was born through a surrogate mother in the US. In this article, we will be sharing with you some of the frequently…...

A. Eligibility Requirements of Employment Pass (“EP”) The current salary threshold for the EP is $3,300. However, aside from the minimum salary, the applicant’s educational qualifications and work experiences will be considered by the Ministry of Manpower (“MOM”) in granting the EP. However, do note that the minimum fixed monthly salary requirement of S$3,300 is…...

Clients who suspect that their spouse is cheating on them are usually plagued with frustration, uncertainty, and grief. Most of the time, this is because clients do not know what is the best way forward personally and legally. Legally, most clients face uncertainties about where to start and those that come to us and have…...

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…...