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annulment in singapore

Annulment in Singapore – Overview, Process & FAQs

Annulment in Singapore - Overview Under the law, an annulment is a legal process where a marriage is dissolved and treated as never existed. An annulled marriage would declare that the marriage was never valid i.e. the marriage will be considered null and void. This would mean that parties’ status would return to single and… ...
narcissist spouse singapore

What to Expect When Divorcing a Narcissist

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… ...
therapeutic justice singapore

The New Approach to Divorce Law – How Therapeutic Justice will change the Divorce Landscape in Singapore

Gloria James-Civetta & Co welcomes the new direction taken by the Family Justice Courts, which embraces Therapeutic Justice as the path for family disputes in the future. This article seeks to explain how this new approach will shape the Divorce Law Landscape in Singapore and how GJC Law puts these principles in place to help… ...
joint child custody

Joint Custody of the Child Explained

In the law, joint custody involves sharing two broad and sometimes complicated parenting essentials: making decisions about your children and dividing their time between you and your ex. Decision-making is called joint legal custody. Time is called joint physical custody. "A parent may have joint custody even though the child resides with another parent." What… ...
prenuptial agreement

Prenuptial Agreements in Division of Matrimonial Assets

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… ...
overseas maintenance

Obtaining Maintenance in Singapore After a Divorce Overseas

Ordinarily, the Family Justice Courts could only order financial relief in the form of division of matrimonial assets (s 112, Women’s Charter (“WCh)), or maintenance of the former spouse (s 113, WCh) in respect of marriages that had been terminated in Singapore. However, after the Women’s Charter (Amendment) Act 2011, the power to seek such… ...
consent order singapore

What is a Consent Order?

A consent order is an order of court entered into by the agreement of parties, which is legally binding. There are two types of consent orders under a divorce case. The first is a "Simplified Consent Order", which is produced under uncontested and simplified divorce cases. The second type is a "Judge made Consent Order",… ...
divorce signs

Signs Your Spouse is Planning a Divorce

Often, the husband or the wife is unaware that their spouse is planning for divorce. Although the signs of a relationship turning sour are usually obvious, there are many cases where divorce signs are not so obvious. Ignoring or not recognizing the red flags or the subtle signs of divorce can leave you unprepared for… ...
hague-convention

Hague Convention FAQ`s

What if my spouse “kidnaps” our child to another country? The biggest nightmare of any parent going through a divorce is the possibility of never seeing his or her child again. Even worse, when you wake up the next day or return home from work only to find out that your spouse and the child… ...
custody of child

Differences Between Legal and Physical Child Custody

The question of who gets custody of the children is often the number one concern of parents divorcing in Singapore. But although most people are familiar with the phrase “child custody,” many aren’t aware that it means more than who will live with the child on a day-to-day basis. Child custody has both a physical… ...