The High Court stated in AZB v AZC [2016] SGHCF 1 that “The parenting of children is one of the most central family obligations regulated by the Women’s Charter (Cap 353, 2009 Rev Ed) (“the Women’s Charter”). This responsibility can be found in s 46 of the Women’s Charter, which succinctly encapsulates the most fundamental […] The post Divorce Singapore – Variation of Court Order appeared first on Divorce Lawyer Singapore | Cheapest Divorce Lawyer ..read more

In the case of Twiss, Christopher James Hans v Twiss, Yvonne Prendergast [2015] SGCA 52, the Court of Appeal, in determining what would be a fair and equitable division of the matrimonial assets, followed the structured approach set out in ANJ v ANK [2015] SGCA 34, which comprises the following broad steps: (a) Express as […] The post Division of Matrimonial Assets – Principles appeared first on Divorce Lawyer Singapore | Cheapest Divorce Lawyer ..read more

When a husband and wife cannot agree on any of the terms of the divorce, it will be considered a contested divorce. All it takes is just one disagreed issue; such as the custody of children or division of matrimonial assets for the couple to be subjected to lengthy trial proceedings which can be arduous […] The post Contested Divorce appeared first on Divorce Lawyer Singapore | Cheapest Divorce Lawyer ..read more

Divorce proceedings can be a difficult process, especially if there are children involved  With this in mind, from December 2016 changes have made in accordance the Women’s Charter; anyone with intends to divorce while having a child/children less than 21 years of age (increased from 14 to 21 years of age on January 2018) and who […] The post Mandatory Parenting Programme (MPP) – Divorce Proceedings Singapore appeared first on Divorce Lawyer Singapore | Cheapest Divorce Lawyer ..read more

What is a Prenuptial Agreement? A Prenuptial Agreement is a legal contract that is entered into between a couple before marriage. The contract must be entered before marriage to distinguish it from a deed of separation, which is a legal document entered between a married couple after a marriage containing the terms of the arrangement […] The post Prenuptial Agreement appeared first on Divorce Lawyer Singapore | Cheapest Divorce Lawyer ..read more

Following a divorce, parties will often find themselves ‘fighting for custody’ of the child. There are four different types of possible custody orders: 1. Sole Custody Where a custodial parent is appointed to make major decisions for the child 2. Joint Custody Where both parents are to make major decisions for the child jointly 3. […] The post Custody of Children appeared first on Divorce Lawyer Singapore | Cheapest Divorce Lawyer ..read more

In the recent case of THL v THM [2015] SGHCF 11, as reported in Singapore Law Watch, the High Court awarded care and control to the father due to a medical report on the mother which stated that she had “self-injurious behaviour with no suicidal intent”. For more information contact Singapore divorce or family lawyer Raphael […] The post Care & Control to the Father appeared first on Divorce Lawyer Singapore | Cheapest Divorce Lawyer ..read more

As reported in Singapore Law Watch, the Singapore High Court heard an appeal in the case of TEG v TEH and another matter [2015] SGHCF 8. Among other things, a mathematical  formula to calculate lump sum maintenance was used: For more information contact Singapore divorce or family lawyer Raphael Louis (Ray) or visit his website. […] The post A New Mathematical Formula for Lump Sum Maintenance? appeared first on Divorce Lawyer Singapore | Cheapest Divorce Lawyer ..read more