by IRB Law LLP | Feb 29, 2020
In Singapore, legal separation (for 3 years preceding the filing of divorce and with the consent of the spouse) stands as one of the legal grounds for divorce. As a result, a Deed of Separation becomes an important tool for outlining the most crucial matters when a...
by IRB Law LLP | Feb 2, 2020
In this article, we will run through the general laws surrounding spousal and child maintenance in Singapore. Singaporean family law places a strong focus on spousal and children’s maintenance both during the marriage (i.e. interim maintenance applications) and after...
by IRB Law LLP | Feb 1, 2020
A divorce is never easy but can become even more complicated if it becomes a contested divorce proceeding. In many cases, agreeing to a simplified uncontested divorce can be the best alternative for both spouses notwithstanding who is the plaintiff or the defendant....
by IRB Law LLP | Jan 30, 2020
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...
by IRB Law LLP | Jan 12, 2020
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...
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