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Aug 16

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Date: August 16, 2019
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Postnuptial Agreements – Verbal Agreements Between Spouses

Essentially, postnuptial agreements are agreements entered into by married couples to determine issues upon divorce such as the division of matrimonial assets, maintenance and child-related issues. There 3 key points to note: Whether postnuptial agreements are enforceable Whether it makes a differen...

Aug 05

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Date: August 5, 2019
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What is a Lasting Power of Attorney

In this article, we will be sharing some frequently asked questions by our clients in relation to a Lasting Power of Attorney. What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (referred to as ‘LPA’)? It is a legal document allowing a person who is 21 years or older (referred to as ‘donor’) to voluntarily...

Aug 05

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Date: August 5, 2019
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Appropriate Adult Schemes in Singapore

There are two types of Appropriate Adult Schemes in Singapore: Appropriate Adult Scheme for suspects with intellectual disabilities Appropriate Adult Scheme for young suspects under 16 years old Who is this for? As outlined above, there are currently two schemes. One of the schemes are intended for ...

Jul 09

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Date: July 9, 2019
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How are Assets Divided in Divorce?

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 specialist divorce lawyers to give you specific advice for yo...

Jun 11

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Date: June 11, 2019
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Implications of Annulment

Unlike a divorce, an annulment results in the marriage being treated as not having existed. As a result, some of the subsequent effects of an annulment differ from that of a divorce. This may be particularly so with regards to status of children, maintenance payments and property. Status of children...

Jun 11

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Date: June 11, 2019
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What are some Alternatives to Divorce?

It isn’t an easy time when you are deciding whether to end your marriage, but you can take comfort in the fact that you are not alone. According to the Department of Statistics in Singapore, the median duration of marriages in 2017 stands at 10.3 years. Ending your marriage may at times be the bes...

Jun 05

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Date: June 5, 2019
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Variation of Parenting Orders (Custody, Care and Control & Access)

At the end of the second stage of your divorce proceedings dealing with ancillary matters, the Judge has likely made a decision on various issues pertaining to your child. This includes orders regarding: Custody: which parent gets to make major life decisions for the child in areas such as education...

May 27

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Date: May 27, 2019
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Strategy for Obtaining Custody from a Narcissist Parent

When you decide to divorce a narcissistic spouse, you may feel relief at finally being able to distance yourself from their toxic behavior. But the situation is more complicated when you have children....

May 17

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Date: May 17, 2019
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Formation of Strategic Alliance between Gloria James-Civetta & Co and JingShi Law Firm

Dated: Singapore, 25 April 2019 Gloria James-Civetta & Co and JingShi Law Firm have reached an agreement to form a strategic alliance. Both our firms will share legal professional resources which will result in the continuing professional development of our lawyers. We are proud to be associa...

May 16

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Date: May 16, 2019
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Cohabitation Without Marriage Pitfalls (Illegitimate Children)

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...

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