A crucial component of the divorce process is the division of assets, where assets accumulated during the marriage are divided between ex-spouses. A common point of contention between ex-spouses is what will happen to those assets acquired before or after the marriage, such as premarital wealth, inheritance or properties. This guide explores which assets are…...

If you and your spouse are able to communicate in a civil manner, you`ll be able to make better decisions that will get you through a divorce more quickly. Even if you use the assistance of a mediator to cover all issues, you will file as a Fast-Track Uncontested divorce. Through the Fast-Track Process, we…...

The divorce experience differs for everyone. Much of it depends on the attitude of the parties, but it can also depend on whether the dissolution is an agreed or contested divorce. Here’s an overview of what you can expect from these two types of divorce. HIGHLIGHTS Definition Uncontested Divorce Uncontested Divorce Process Definition Contested Divorce…...

The Singapore Family Justice Court’s (“FJC”) approach to handling family disputes is to encourage effective co-parenting. Past cases illustrate that effective co-parenting involves prioritising the welfare of the children pursuant to Section 125 of the Women’s Charter. Judges have reminded parties that “acrimony is no excuse for the lack of communication” (in the case of…...

Parenting is a lifetime responsibility, and it does not end with the parents getting divorced. Child custody, more often than not, is the biggest area of contention in a divorce proceeding. Parents may agree to joint custody of the child or sole custody to one parent, depending on the situation. When parents cannot agree on…...

The worldwide call to limit external social activity, keeping a social distance, working from home and even having to isolate oneself at home will result in one having to spend much more than an unusual amount of time at home with their spouse. This situation can inevitably expose any underlying conflicts couples may be experiencing.…...

Prior to entering into a marriage, it may be wise for parties to first consider entering into a pre-nuptial agreement with a view of protecting their individual rights and to help provide a roadmap of how things should proceed in the event parties decide to amicably separate in the future. What are prenuptial agreements? Prenuptial…...

Separation Separation is an alternative to lengthy divorce proceedings; it is easier for couples to commence separation proceedings since there are no prerequisites before such proceedings can begin. However, in the case of a separation, parties are still legally married and cannot remarry. Separation exists as an alternative where parties want to live apart from…...

In a continuing effort to support child-centricity in divorce and to remind parties of the importance of co-parenting, the Mandatory Parenting Programme ("MPP"), which is compulsory by s94A of the Women's Charter, has been renamed to Mandatory Co-Parenting Programme ("CPP"). This process will affect couples who cannot agree on the grounds for divorce and child-related…...

What is outrage of modesty? Section 354 of the Penal Code criminalises the use of criminal force on another person with the intention or knowledge that it will thereby outrage the modesty of that person. Outrage of modesty is also commonly known as molestation. The terms ‘outrage’ and ‘modesty’ are left undefined to accommodate for…...