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Judicial Separation
If parties wish to live apart permanently but do not wish to commence divorce proceedings for various reasons, then you may make an application to Court for Judicial Separation. A Judicial Separation is a divorce from bed and board, this means that the couple won’t have to live with each other or continue to have…...
Are you Seeking a Fast, Cheap Divorce?
In Singapore, an uncontested divorce is the fastest way to end a marriage cheaply. You and your spouse need to have 100% agreement on the grounds for divorce and ancillary matters; that is: Child custody & support Property settlement agreement Spousal support Financial issues Fault grounds Do you believe that you will have all these…...
Things You Need to Avoid When Getting Divorced
It is never easy when a couple decides to divorce. Apart from the legal processes that lay ahead, you might be worried about the emotional and physical health impact of divorce. As you prepare for divorce, here are some things to avoid to make the process as smooth as possible. Six (6) things to avoid…...
Legal Implications of Cohabitation / De facto Relationships in Singapore
We look at the definition of Marriage & Cohabitation in Singapore. What are the differences between Marriage & Cohabitation. Is Cohabitation Relevant in Divorce Proceedings?...
Thinking About Divorce? – Impact, Expectations and the Collaborative Approach
While the adverse effects of Divorce are multiple, so are the consequences of living in a toxic relationship. If you are in such a situation, it is essential to know how to initiate Divorce to minimise conflict and optimise its outcome for you and your children. The impact of conflict in Divorce Many studies have…...
Divorce by Mutual Agreement – A New Starting Point For Therapeutic Justice
In Singapore, divorce is a two-stage process. The 1st stage relates to the reasons for the breakdown of marriage, while the 2nd stage deals with the ancillary matters (i.e. the child(ren) and financial issues). While the 1st stage of divorce generally does not have any impact on the 2nd stage, it is common for parties…...
How to Prevent my Spouse from Dissipating Assets During a Divorce?
While it would be ideal for there to have been an uncontested divorce, it is common that divorcing parties end up with acrimonious relationships and a lack of trust between them by the time a divorce is sought. As such, there may be cases of spouses seeking to dissipate matrimonial assets, such as by spending…...
Six Factors That Predict Divorce
Relationships, including marriages, are never easy, given their complex nature. From financial woes, infidelity to disrespect, many factors can disturb the foundation that a marriage is built on, leading to a divorce if unaddressed. Here are the six factors that predict divorce. Contempt Of all the predictive factors, contempt is the most prominent one. Based…...
Relocating with your Child
In an increasingly global society, the number of international marriages and families have increased. In the event of a breakdown of a relationship or marriage, a common occurrence is a wish for the party with care and control of the children to relocate with the children. If your spouse is agreeable to the relocation, there…...
Prenuptial Agreements – Are they Recognised in Singapore Courts?
Summary: While prenuptial agreements may be recognised as valid if they fulfil the usual contractual requirements, the Singapore Courts will still scrutinise every prenuptial agreement before deciding on whether to enforce or give any of its terms conclusive weight, depending on the subject matter of the prenuptial and whether it is consistent with existing laws.…...