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…
Category: Family and Community
6 Reasons to Make Your Lasting Power of Attorney While You Still Can
The benefits of drawing up a will are widely recognised. It gives the maker of the will the opportunity to set his estate affairs in order by selecting as executors, the individuals best suited for the role and, by giving them the necessary instructions on how to administer the estate…
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…
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…
4 Ways You Can Help Your Child Through a Divorce
Divorce is undoubtedly a painful and emotional process, sometimes culminating into a battle for maintenance, assets and custody. While the emotional struggles of the couple are often acknowledged, children often end up as the overlooked victims caught in their parents’ crossfire. If left unaddressed, it could lead to severe repercussions.…
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…
Changes to the Administration of Muslim Law Act
On 1 August 2017, the Singapore Parliament passed the Administration of Muslim Law (Amendment) Act (“the Amendment Act”). The amendments made to the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA) bring several important changes to the laws governing Muslim marriage and divorce. These changes came into effect on 22 October 2018.…
Who Gets to Keep the Dog When Couples Divorce in Singapore?
It is increasingly common for couples to jointly raise a pet which is regarded as an integral part of, or even a member of, the household. However when it comes to a divorce later on, the pet then becomes a very tricky issue. Is the pet to be treated as…
4 Reasons to Not Contest Your Singapore Divorce
Divorce is not uncommon, and it is no secret that the process can be long-drawn, exhausting and expensive for the parties involved. However, it doesn’t always have to be that way. As a brief introduction, there are 2 kinds of divorce proceedings – contested divorce and simplified uncontested divorce: Contested…
Getting Divorced: What If You Suspect Your Spouse is Hiding Assets From You?
Written By Lim Chong Boon In the second stage of divorce proceedings – the ancillary stage – the court has to decide how the parties’ matrimonial assets are to be divided between them. However, before the court makes a “just and equitable division” of the matrimonial assets, each party has…
