by IRB Law LLP | Mar 23, 2022
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...
by IRB Law LLP | Mar 22, 2022
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...
by IRB Law LLP | Mar 13, 2022
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...
by IRB Law LLP | Mar 12, 2022
Introduction Marriage is a union of two separate personalities along with their families. Two individuals would need to adjust to their new life and problems might arise between them as they try to make it work. Under the Women’s Charter 1961, one cannot file for a...
by IRB Law LLP | Sep 28, 2021
The Family Division of the Singapore High Court delivered a very valuable decision on the division of matrimonial property, and what property could be included in the matrimonial pool. The case revolved mainly around a list of assets excluded from the pool of...
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