With almost every third person in Singapore coming from abroad, marriages between foreigners and Singaporeans are not uncommon. When expats marry in Singapore, they have to account for all local regulations not only to have a valid marriage but also to manage all...
Introduction Are you a victim of family violence? If you are, what can you do about it? There are various types of protection you can apply for in Singapore against an abusive family member. In the Women’s Charter, family members can apply for a protection order for...
General Overview Child custody is often the main issue for contention during a divorce. The Guardianship of Infants Act is the main statute governing child custody in Singapore and it is supplemented by the Women’s Charter and the Administration of Muslim Law Act....
Divorce is only granted in Singapore if the marriage has irretrievably broken down. This irretrievable breakdown is proved in four legally defined ways: Adultery, unreasonable behaviour, desertion, or separation. If you are seeking a divorce and cannot prove adultery,...
You just got married and it isn’t working out – must you wait three years before ending it? No, you might not have to. Under Singapore law, parties (who satisfy the jurisdiction requirement) have to wait three years from the date of marriage before they can...
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