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…
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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…
Latest 2016 amendments to the Mental Capacity Act
The Mental Capacity Act was enacted in 2008, and provides a legal framework for a person to make decisions for another person, aged 21 years or older, who lacks the mental capacity to make decisions for himself. This can be effected through: A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), which allows…
Do You Need a Probate Lawyer? 5 Questions To Ask Yourself When A Loved One Passes Away
A common question that arises when a loved one passes away is whether a probate lawyer needs to be appointed for the probate process. Generally, due to the vast nature of documentation required to commence the probate process, it is advisable that a competent probate lawyer be appointed to assist…
Protecting Borrowers From Moneylenders: What You Need To Know
On October 1, 2015, new regulations took effect for licensed non-bank moneylenders in Singapore regarding interest rates, unfair lending practices, unfair contracts and fees. Amongst these regulations were: an upfront administrative fee of not more than 10 per cent of the loan principle, when there was previously no stipulated upfront…
How Corporate Lawyers Charge And How To Keep Your Legal Cost Down
As business owners, many of us get by without corporate lawyers. That is perfectly fine when the risk and the amount of money at stake are small. When your business grows and becomes more complex, however, figuring out your legal risks and issues on your own may not be the most…
5 Common Mistakes When Writing Your Own Will
A will helps to distribute your assets and makes the process faster and cheaper for your loved ones in case you pass away. As you may already know, legally speaking, you don’t need a lawyer to write your will. You can write your own will. However, do take note of…
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…
Singapore regulates third-party taxi booking apps
In the recent years, third-party taxi booking apps such as GrabTaxi and Easy Taxi have become increasingly popular with taxi users around the world. GrabTaxi, for example, has been downloaded over 1.2 million times by users in South East Asia alone. What sets these third party apps apart from the…
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…
