Legal Updates

One of the most important steps in the adoption process is the preparation of the Home Study Report. You will need a Home Study Report (HSR) if you are adopting a child in MSF care or a foreign-born child. Here is a closer look at what the Home Study Report is all about, what factors […]...

Looking to adopt a child in Singapore? While adopting a child is an exciting and fulfilling experience, there are many things you need to be aware of. There are multiple steps involved in the adoption process, from your eligibility and obtaining consent from birth parents to the documents you need t...

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 ...

By Rebecca Vathanasin TWO KINDS OF ORDERS JUDGE MADE ORDERS BY CONSENT ORDERS Parties have the opportunity to adduce evidence Parties may not wish to / have the opportunity to adduce evidence The Court reviews the evidence and hears legal arguments before coming to an order The Court does not genera...

Divorce proceedings can be painful and challenging for everyone involved. But toxic partners can make things worse. More often than not, high-conflict spouses will lengthen the duration of the divorce proceedings and create numerous problems that prevent successful redressal. Tips on how to manage a...

By Lena Tan Are you deliberating whether to accept an employment offer but are unsure if you would be in breach of a non-compete clause in your previous employment contract? Or are you an employer who is currently facing issues with an ex-employee who appears to have breached the non-compete clause?...