Getting a divorce is oftentimes a life-changing decision that can have a significant impact on your family’s life, including your children, if any. If you are considering getting a divorce in Singapore, there are a number of issues that you should keep in mind as you think through this decision.…
Posts written by Nisha Rajoo
Should You Claim Trial or Plead Guilty to a Criminal Charge?
If you have been charged with a criminal offence in Singapore, you may be wondering whether you should plead guilty to the charge(s) or claim trial. As an accused person, this is an important decision that you would have to make with potentially lifelong consequences. What are the considerations you…
Do You Need a Will in Singapore? 7 Situations to Consider
“I’m young, I don’t have much money, and I’m not married. Do I really need a will?” Many of us might assume that to have a will, you need to be much older in age, have significant personal assets, or are married with children – these are some common personal…
Do You Need a Probate Lawyer? 5 Questions To Ask Yourself When A Loved One Passes Away
A common question that arises when a loved one passes away is whether a probate lawyer needs to be appointed for the probate process. Generally, due to the vast nature of documentation required to commence the probate process, it is advisable that a competent probate lawyer be appointed to assist…
How to Protect Yourself After Divorcing an Abusive Spouse
In September 2021, a retiree was sentenced to life imprisonment for fatally stabbing his former wife in the carpark of a school campus. In court, it was revealed that the retiree had made numerous demands towards his ex-wife via email for a share of the sale proceeds of a matrimonial…
Sexual Disorders (Paraphilia): How are Offenders Sentenced?
The spate of voyeurism cases at local universities in recent years has raised considerable public discussion and debate on the rise of offenders suffering from sexual disorders, also known as “paraphilia”. This has even led to a review of the sentencing framework for sexual and hurt offences in Singapore, which…
COVID-19 Penalties for Not Social Distancing or Staying Home
On 7 April 2020, Singapore entered the “circuit breaker” period which had been announced by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, to pre-empt the escalating number of COVID-19 infections across the country. This article outlines the various measures that have been implemented, including social distancing, contact tracing and ensuring that individuals…
Making Marriages Work: 5 Truths from Singapore Divorce Lawyers
Successful marriages seem to be an increasingly rare commodity in society these days, with statistics showing a growing number of marriages falling apart and high divorce rates. How can couples make their marriages work amidst juggling work commitments and other family responsibilities? We approached leading matrimonial and divorce lawyers practicing…
Single and Unwed Mothers in Singapore: Frequently Asked Questions
In this article, we address some common questions and queries that have been raised by unwed and/or single mothers in Singapore. This FAQ is a collaboration with Babes Pregnancy Crisis Support Ltd, an NGO for girls 21 and below who are in a pregnancy crisis in need of help and support. Can…
Defaulting On NS? Here’s How NS Defaulters Will Be Sentenced
In February this year, the Singapore High Court created much buzz among the public by handing down a prison sentence for 24-year-old Brian Joseph Chow, who had evaded National Service (“NS”) for six years to pursue further studies in Australia. Brian Chow’s case was one of the few cases in…
