Starting July 1, 2024 married couples in Singapore will benefit from a significant change in divorce laws. The latest amendment to the Women’s Charter introduces a new, amicable pathway for couples to end their marriages through mutual agreement, eliminating the need...
General Overview Every married couple goes through tough phases, sometimes right after their marriage. Such couples might soon realize that their marriage is not working out even before three years since such marriage. But in Singapore, a divorce proceeding cannot be...
Is Annulment the same as Divorce? No, annulment is not the same as divorce. A divorce dissolves a marriage without denying that the marriage took place. Parties who are successfully divorced are known as “divorcees”. There is only one ground for divorce which is the...
What is the general timeframe to file for Divorce? Under the Women’s Charter 1961, one cannot file for a divorce until 3 years have passed from the date of registration of the marriage. This is mentioned under section 94(1) and imposes a statutory restriction to...
Introduction Every married couple goes through tough phases, sometimes right after their marriage. Such couples might soon realize that their marriage is not working out even before three years since such marriage. But in Singapore, a divorce proceeding cannot be...
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