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…...

The decision to divorce is one that is commonly accompanied by strong emotions and there is often confusion about what to do. The natural step for a person intending to divorce will be to make an appointment with a family lawyer to seek advice. At the initial meeting, which is largely a fact-finding exercise, it…...

Filing for divorce in Singapore In order to file for divorce in Singapore, at least one of the parties must be a Singaporean citizen or a permanent resident of Singapore. The divorce must be filed in the Family Court. Parties are also required to be married for at least 3 years before filing for divorce…...

Are you constantly apologising to your spouse even when you haven't made a mistake? Are you beginning to question your sanity because your spouse thinks you are crazy? These are some signs that your spouse is gaslighting you. What is gaslighting? Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse where one person manipulates another by psychologically…...

It can be challenging to identify narcissism and gaslighting because they overlap with typical arguments and misunderstandings between two people. Nevertheless, knowing the signs is essential so you don't get gaslit. Is your spouse a narcissist? The narcissist is inflated in their sense of self-importance, needs admiration deeply, and lack empathy. Originally derived from a…...

If you and your spouse went through an In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) procedure, only to find out that a complete stranger's sperm was fertilised with your egg instead of your husband's, one can imagine the emotional turmoil following such an outcome Dealing with this unpleasant event can emotionally and mentally damage couples and their families, especially…...

When we think of the terms “Rights” and “Responsibilities”, we often think that it has the same meaning. When we have the right to do something, it means that we are responsible for it, and vice versa. However, in reality, both terms, “Parental rights” and “Parental responsibilities” hold different meanings under the law and in…...

How do I become a child's guardian? Parents may not always be best suited to care for their children. This may stem from incarceration, insufficient income to support the child or even instances of domestic violence. In these cases, a relative of the child (i.e. an aunt or grandparent) can apply to the Court to…...