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Mar 02

In: Legal Updates
By: user
Date: March 2, 2023
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New Regulations Under the Workplace Safety and Health Act

The Workplace Safety and Health Act introduces revised requirements for employers under the Road Traffic Act from 1 January 2023. 44A and 44B of S65 of the Workplace Safety and Health Act Employers of dual role drivers (a person required or authorised by the employer of that person to drive a lorry ...

Feb 25

In: Articles
By: user
Date: February 25, 2023
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Divorce in Singapore — Legal & Emotional Challenges

Divorce in Singapore can be a challenging and emotionally difficult process for anyone, regardless of where they live. There are several specific legal and emotional challenges that individuals may face when they file for divorce in Singapore. Emotional Stress Divorce can be a stressful process and ...

Feb 21

In: Articles
By: user
Date: February 21, 2023
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Where Maintenance Orders Were Rescinded Due to an Inability to Pay

The court allowed a Wife’s appeal to rescind a variation order for her to financially contribute to her children’s maintenance because she was physically unable to be gainfully employed. WDB v WDA [2023] SGHCF 1 [Choo Han Teck J / General Division of the High Court (Family Division) Parties obta...

Feb 20

In: Articles
By: user
Date: February 20, 2023
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No Special Recognition in the Division of Matrimonial Assets for Women Who Bear Children

Case Summary: VWM v VWN [2023] SGHCF 2 (Lai Siu Chiu SJ) The court highlighted that women were not to be given a greater share in the division of matrimonial assets or any special recognition in relation to their contributions simply because they bore children during the marriage. This was especiall...

Feb 17

In: Featured , Press
By: user
Date: February 17, 2023
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Pacifica Congress International Family Law Alliance: Gloria James-Civetta & Co. & Sayer Jones

Gloria James-Civetta & Co. is proud to be co-sponsors with Sayer Jones for the Pacifica Congress event on International Family Law Alliance that took place on 9 February 2023. Pacifica Congress is a multidisciplinary organisation of family law professionals dedicated to improving the practice of...

Feb 02

In: Articles
By: user
Date: February 2, 2023
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Preparing for the Initial Meeting with a Divorce Lawyer

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...

Dec 20

In: Articles
By: user
Date: December 20, 2022
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The Brief on the Divorce Process in Singapore

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 div...

Oct 14

In: Articles
By: user
Date: October 14, 2022
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What You Need to Know About Spousal Gaslighting

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 ...

Oct 13

In: Articles
By: user
Date: October 13, 2022
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Are you being Gaslit by your Narcissistic Spouse?

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 sel...

Sep 30

In: Articles
By: user
Date: September 30, 2022
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Can a Parent Claim Costs of Raising a Child Born following Mix-up in IVF Procedure?

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 ...

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