Marriage voided by ROM after sex change In October 2015, a couple had solemnised their marriage as between a male and female. Shortly after, the male underwent a sex re-assignment surgery and legally amended his identity card to reflect “female” as of June 2016. They then lived as a married…
Posts written by Yuk Lun Chan
Why Might an Unwed Parent Adopt His or Her Own Biological Child?
Adoption of children is not uncommonly heard of, but what about a mother who legally adopts her biological child born out of wedlock to give the child the status of being her lawful child, so as to protect the child’s interests? This article explores the implications for both the child…
Divorce in a long term single-income family: What you need to know
The recent decision in TNL v TNK [2017] SGCA 15 clarifies how matrimonial assets should be divided in divorces and allowed the Court to emphasize that mutual respect must be accorded for spousal contributions whether in the economic or homemaking spheres as both roles are equally fundamental to the well-being…
What if I receive a letter for copyright infringement?
Under the Copyright Act, copyright holders can claim up to $10,000 per title as damages for copyright infringement, which includes the illegal downloading of media files. However, many cases remain unreported as they are mostly settled away from the public limelight. The Dallas Buyers Club case will be used specifically for…
6 tips for debt recovery in Singapore
Debt recovery can be a difficult process. Here are 6 tips that will aid you in legally recovering your debt. 1. Be aware of laws that may be relevant to debt collection Although there are no specific laws that regulate debt recovery, other statutes such as the Penal Code and Protection…
Employers! 3 things to look out for during a retrenchment exercise
In August 2016, the Ministry of Trade and Industry narrowed its forecast on how much Singapore’s economy would expand from 1-3% to 1-2%. Faced with what could be the slowest year of growth for Singapore since 2009, employers might find themselves having to manage excess manpower by conducting a retrenchment…
Non-compete Clauses: Is 1 Year Too Long?
To many of us, employment contracts may be nothing more than long, boring documents with complex language that no one really reads. They’re simply formalities one needs to sign before getting to the real business. However, this could not be further from the truth, as these very contracts may govern…
The Lowering Cost of Legal Services in Singapore
For as long as lawyers have been providing legal services and clients have been consuming them, cost has always been an issue of contention. The constant refrain in Singapore is that legal fees are too high, and that most lawyers are over-paid stuffed suits sitting in their plush offices in…
5 Reasons To Hire A Divorce Lawyer
Singapore has seen an increasing number of divorces. With so many legal resources readily accessible online today, it is possible to file for the divorce on your own. However, there are still reasons why hiring a divorce lawyer may be more beneficial. 1. Know what to ask for Not all divorce…
SingaporeLegalAdvice.com Launches Call a Lawyer Service
After a soft launch in July, we are now officially launching the Call a Lawyer service! Get a 20-minute phone consultation with an experienced lawyer in the relevant legal area at the affordable price of $39. For now, the areas of service are: 1. Divorce 2. Business 3. Criminal Defence…