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 disputes are among the most sensitive matters dealt with under Singapore family law, which places the welfare of the child above all other considerations. Child custody in Singapore is often the main issue for contention during a...
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...
Adultery in Singapore is defined as the voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone who is not his/her spouse. It can be leveraged as a legitimate reason for filing for divorce, under the grounds of ‘irretrievable breakdown of...
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