There has been an increasing demand for prenuptial agreements in Singapore, based on feedback from our interaction with lawyers. Why is this so? After all, prenuptial agreements are still taboo for most Singapore couples. There is a stigma attached to it. If a couple is serious about working at a…
Category: Family and Community
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…
Women To Provide For Disabled Husbands, And Other Changes To The Women’s Charter 2016
This year marks the 55th anniversary of the Women’s Charter, which was amended again earlier this year to reflect the changes in our society today. What is the Women’s Charter? The Women’s Charter, first enacted in 1961, institutes the rights of women, and protects vulnerable women and girls. The Women’s…
Maintenance For Men And Other Amendments to the Women’s Charter 2016
This year marks the 55th anniversary of the Women’s Charter, which was amended again earlier this year to reflect the changes in our society today. What is the Women’s Charter? The Women’s Charter, first enacted in 1961, institutes the rights of women, and protects vulnerable women and girls. The Women’s…
10 Divorce Tips For Both Men And Women
Divorce can get quite ugly and messy, especially without a prenuptial agreement. For some, divorce can turn into an all-out war, so here are 10 tips to make divorce less painful for everyone involved. 1. Keep calm Many couples bring up the D-word in the midst of heated arguments. However,…
Proposed Amendments to the Women’s Charter
Recently, the proposed amendments to the Women’s Charter were put up for public consultation by the Ministry of Social and Family Development. The most controversial proposed amendment is that disabled husbands or ex-husbands can claim maintenance from their wives if they are unable to earn a livelihood. The term “husband or ex-husbands”…
A New Rehabilitative Regime for Bankrupts
The Bankruptcy Amendment Bill that was passed in July is an important step in the reform of the bankruptcy regime in Singapore. Currently, bankrupts face an uncertain future, as there are no fixed rules for discharge. Discharge is done generally on a case-by-case basis, either on agreement of the creditors, by…
Interview with a Lawyer: Lim Chong Boon
Mr Lim Chong Boon is an experienced litigation lawyer with more than 25 years of experience in probate, family and divorce law. A prominent lawyer, he was appointed by the Chief Justice to the Inquiry Panel of the Law Society of Singapore, and was also previously a Council Member of…
Divorce lawyer fees: How much does it actually cost to get a divorce in Singapore?
By Lim Chong Boon Senior Divorce Lawyer at PKWA Law Tel: 6854-5336 | 6854-5331 | 6854-3100 Divorce is a painful process, and is very draining on the client. That is why I will let my clients know about the fee structure at the very beginning, so that they can prepare for it…
New tribunal to settle neighbour disputes
The Current Situation In a densely-packed community like Singapore, it is easy for differences with neighbours to escalate into disputes. Common complaints include excessive noise, smoke, or littering caused by neighbours. Right now, the most common form of resolution is mediation at the Community Mediation Centre. However, according to statistics…