by IRB Law LLP | Oct 9, 2020
The Women’s Charter governs civil divorce cases for non-Muslims in Singapore. Eligibility and restrictions on filing for divorce To file for divorce in Singapore, sections 93 and 94 of the Women’s Charter stipulate that: At least one of the parties must be domiciled...
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...
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