When someone contemplates or is involved in divorce proceedings in Singapore, they may face many challenges. While it is always best to have a lawyer advice first, knowing what to expect can help navigate the Singapore divorce process and understand the main steps in...
When married couples think about ending their legal relationship, many consider annulment marriage as an alternative to divorce. While both annulment and divorce end the marriage, they are completely different processes, which require distinct legal grounds,...
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...
AN OVERVIEW OF IDDAH The Administration of Muslim Law Act 1966 (AMLA) defines iddah as “the period within which a divorced woman or a widow is forbidden by the Muslim law to remarry”.1 It follows that if a divorced woman or a widow remarries during or before the...
Assets and Shares of Private Companies: Are They Matrimonial Property? A question often asked is whether the assets of a private company in which a party in divorce proceedings has acquired shares can be treated as matrimonial property. The short answer to this...
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