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Deed of Separation
Deed of Separation starting from $400
Separation, as defined under Singapore law, means that parties are living separate lives, and for all intents and purposes no longer presenting themselves as husband and wife. They remain still legally married to each other, and all the legal obligations of being married to each other still apply.
Living separate lives does not necessarily mean parties are physically living in separate locations. Since parties are likely to still have some overlap in their lives (for example because of children), a deed of separation is a useful agreement that is entered into between a husband and wife to set out and manage each party’s rights and obligations in relation to the marriage, such as:
- Care and control, custody and access to the children
- Maintenance for the wife and/or children
- Division of matrimonial assets in the event of a divorce
- The timeline, reasons, and party to commence a divorce
A deed of separation is not a Court document, and cannot be filed in Court. Signing a deed of separation does not mean that parties will be “automatically divorced” in the future either. There are a number of practical reasons why a couple may wish to have a deed of separation:
(a) Parties have decided to divorce but they have not been married for at least 3 years
Singapore law prescribes that generally, a couple has to be married for a period of at least 3 years before they can get a divorce. Sometimes people do not wish to wait that long before going on with their separate lives.
(b) Parties have decided to divorce but they do not wish to do so yet
Even in cases where the marriage has been for more than 3 years, parties may decide to stay married legally because of the children or HDB property (you may only sell in the open market after the minimum occupation period).
(c) You may not have decided to divorce, but wish to live apart for a period of time
A party is still considering divorce but wants to have evidence that the period of separation has commenced.
(d) To establish proof that parties were actually separated
Should a party decide to get a divorce, a deed of separation will serve as documentary proof that those parties have in fact separated from a specified date.
Typical Fees
Our Deed of Separation fees start from $400.
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Mr Abdul Aziz Bin Abdul Rashid holds a law degree from the National University of Singapore and heads a team of lawyers in the firm who handle both contentious and non-contentious Muslim law matters.
Mohamed Baiross
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Baiross is the managing partner of IRB Law LLP. He is an experienced lawyer with an excellent reputation across a broad selection of practice areas including divorce, insolvency, crime, probate, syariah, and civil litigation.
Muntaz Binte Zainuddin
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Muntaz is a partner in I.R.B. Law and oversees the work of associates as well as manages the firm with the Managing Partner. She holds two degrees from the National University of Singapore.
Jeremy Cheong
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Jeremy has particular expertise in civil and commercial matters, for both transactional and dispute resolution matters. He regularly handles litigation, international arbitration, insolvency, and restructuring matters.
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legal rights.Ms Teo K. J
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Despite my slurring brought on by my illness, Fazal still managed to remain patient and took the effort to clarify parts where I was unclear on my desires. He enduringly helped me find a method of communication I was comfortable with, and ensured that my wishes were respected to the fullest. The end result he produced was a will which was exactly how I wanted it to be. When I offered to pay him extra, he...
refused. What a truly professional lawyer!Mr J. Koh
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hired him!Mr Sundram
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to thank him from the bottom of my heart.Sher Rome Lius
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Ashwin.Lyanna Franco
My sincere thanks goes to the excellent legal representation of Mr Ashwin. I could not be happier with the results of my husbands trial, as Ashwin went above and beyond to assist my husband in getting a lighter sentence. His confidence in the courtroom never failed to impress me, and he really made us feel like we were in safe hands.
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