A divorce can be a stressful experience. From my 12 years of experience as a lawyer handling divorce matters, I have seen this stress further aggravated by long-running and fiercely contested divorces, and its associated legal costs. Contested divorces happen when parties disagree on the terms of a divorce and…
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Divorce, Annulment or Separation: How Should You End Your Marriage?
If you are looking to end your marriage, you may do so by either filing for divorce, annulment or separation. Read on to find out which option may be suitable for you. 1. File for a Divorce If you have been married for at least 3 years For couples who…
Outrage of Modesty of Victims Under 14: How is the Offender’s Sentence Decided?
In the 2017 case of GBR v PP, the Singapore High Court laid down a sentencing framework for aggravated outrage of modesty cases under section 354(2) of the Penal Code. This article will explore this sentencing framework for those convicted of outraging the modesty of victims under 14 years old. Outrage…
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…
How to Recover Loans from Friends and Family in Singapore
Loan recovery in Singapore is understandably an uncomfortable and awkward topic to broach, especially if the debtor is a friend or family member. If he/she is not showing signs of repaying the loan, how then should you go about recovering the sums owed to you? In this article, I will…
A Look at the Proposal of Amicable Divorce
Beatrice Yeo, Yeo & Associates LLC This article will cover: Divorce in Singapore Proposal of the new divorce option – Amicable divorce Reasons to have an amicable divorce Potential pitfalls of amicable divorce Amicable divorce = Easier divorce option? Divorce in Singapore In my past 20 years of experience as…
Guide to Free COVID-19 Wedding Mediation in Singapore
Are you and/or your future spouse in a dispute with your wedding vendor about finding alternatives to, or cancelling, your wedding event that had been scheduled to take place between 8 May 2021 and 30 September 2021? If so, you may find this article especially relevant. That’s because the Singapore…
6 Divorce Issues to Consider If You Have Children in Singapore
Divorce may be difficult for all parties involved, including children. If you are a parent thinking of getting a divorce, you may wish to consider some issues relating to your children when deciding whether or not to continue with the divorce. This article will address 6 such key issues, namely:…
COVID-19 Impacts on Marriages: Virtual VD/SD and Solemnisation
When it comes to the process of registering a marriage in Singapore, the Verification of Documents and Statutory Declaration (VD/SD) and the following marriage solemnisation procedures are typically conducted in person at the Registry of Marriages (ROM) for civil marriages, or the Registry of Muslim Marriages (ROMM) for Muslim marriages.…
Divorce for British Expats: The Effect of Brexit
A court’s ability to deal with a divorce is called its “jurisdiction”. For British expatriates (also referred to as “expats”) in Singapore, a divorce can typically proceed either in the Singapore or English jurisdiction. The jurisdiction in which a divorce takes place fixes the framework of law which applies to…
