Part III of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (MFPA 1984) gives the courts in England and Wales the power to grant financial relief, after a marriage has been dissolved (or annulled) in a foreign jurisdiction. The English courts can grant financial relief to alleviate adverse consequences where no…
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Should British Expats Divorce in Singapore or England?
A court’s ability to deal with a divorce is called its “jurisdiction”. For British expatriates in Singapore, a divorce can typically proceed either in the Singapore or English jurisdiction. Choosing the appropriate jurisdiction for divorce is important. This is because the family courts in each country have developed different rules…
