Increasingly, the Singapore family court has seen divorce cases where adultery committed by the wife is the ground for divorce. In such cases, it is typically assumed that the cheating spouse will be at a disadvantage. However, that may not always be the case. Custody of Children Although a wife may have committed adultery, the […]

An annulment is a different process from a divorce. An annulment perceives that a marriage had never existed in the first place and is a legal procedure that pronounces that marriage null and void. An annulment can be obtained on the grounds of: One of the parties was already legally married to someone else when […]

In Singapore, couples applying for divorce have to prove that the marriage has broken down irretrievably, and in most cases these would constitute adultery, unreasonable behaviour or desertion. However, if none of the above reasons are applicable reasons for dissolving the marriage, and neither party is responsible for the breakdown of the marriage, then separation […]

When a marriage breaks down, it can be a difficult and trying time for the parties concerned. Then comes the legal part, the divorce proceedings, and that can become contentious as well. The divorce procedure is already a painful process, but what if one of the spouses is not a Singaporean citizen? Would it then […]

Making the decision to go ahead with a divorce can be a scary step to make. Once you’ve made up your mind though, the next step is to engage legal counsel. When that appointment has been made, it is important that you organise your thoughts, and prepare a checklist for discussion with your lawyer. It […]

There may be times in your marriage where you feel it is untenable to remain in the marriage…yet you’re not quite sure if the situation warrants a permanent dissolution of your marriage. In such instances you may feel that you may wish to live separately from your spouse while you consider the situation. Where both […]