7 Experienced Female Divorce Lawyers in Singapore (2023)

Judy Ang is a knowledgeable lawyer with substantial experience in divorce matters. She has even worked on contentious divorce cases with assets valued at more than $100 million, and has experience as a mediator at the Singapore Mediation Centre.

Compassionate and patient, she uses her excellent advising and counselling skills to meet her clients’ needs. On top of it all, Judy is also honest and professional when handling her cases.

Client Review by Amanda, 27 November 2019 

“I was lucky to have engaged Judy as my divorce lawyer and am grateful I did.

Judy is a very personable and professional lawyer who is very prompt in her replies and efficacious in her delivery. She made me feel at ease from the first time we met and adeptly handled all the proceedings.

Greatly appreciate the work and support she has given.”

Contact Judy Ang for your divorce matter here.

Frequently Asked Questions About Divorce

How much will it cost to hire a divorce lawyer in Singapore?

Divorce fees usually range from $1,500 to $3,500 for simplified uncontested divorces (where both spouses can agree on all terms of the divorce), and $10,000 to $35,000 for contested divorces (where both spouses are contesting at least one term of the divorce).

Depending on your lawyer, disbursements and/or GST (if the lawyer’s law firm is GST-registered) could be included in, or charged on top of, your lawyer’s initial fee quotation.

For more information on fees, please refer to our comprehensive guide on divorce fees in Singapore.

Will I get custody of my children if I divorce my spouse?

There are typically three different orders that the court makes when deciding on child custody, care and control, and access.

The courts generally tend to grant custody to both parents because they recognise that the presence of both parents in the life of their child is pivotal to his/her development. Having custody will allow a parent to make major decisions regarding their child such as decisions on education, religion, and healthcare.

However, sole custody, split custody, or a hybrid order may be granted if it is in the best interests of the child. For example, sole custody may be granted to just one parent in exceptional circumstances where the child has been physically, emotionally or sexually abused by the other parent.

Apart from a custody order, the court will also grant orders for care and control and for access. These orders respectively determine which parent the child should live with, and the extent of contact that the child will have with the parent who does not obtain care and control of the child.

For more information, please refer to our guide on child custody, care and control, and access in Singapore.

Will I get to keep my HDB flat if I divorce my spouse?

If you divorce your spouse, you are free to mutually agree on what should happen to the HDB flat after divorce. However if you and your spouse cannot decide what will happen to your matrimonial property, the court will decide what will happen to your property after your divorce.

Even then, you still have to meet HDB’s eligibility conditions to keep your HDB flat. To keep your HDB flat, you have to either have care and control of your children, or are eligible under the Single Singapore Citizen Scheme. If not, you will have to dispose of your HDB flat upon divorce.

For more information, please refer to our article on what happens to your HDB flat after divorce.

How do I go about choosing the best divorce lawyer in Singapore for my divorce?

You should first educate yourself on the divorce process in Singapore. This will help prepare you for the upcoming divorce proceedings, should you decide to go ahead with the divorce.

Next, you should find the correct divorce lawyer for you – your options are typically the solo divorce lawyer, the divorce law firm, and the high net-worth divorce lawyer.

Which divorce lawyer you should select will depend on whether you place more weight on word-of-mouth reviews, online reviews, or online advertisements when you are selecting a lawyer. Also, you can refer to our list of experienced divorce lawyers – such as the list of female lawyers above.

Lastly, you should ask yourself what your legal needs are, and what your budget is. If your legal needs are complicated, you may want to approach a bigger firm as it may have more capacity to take on a complex case. However, the legal fees for a complex case may be higher.

For more information, please refer to our other article on how to choose a good divorce lawyer.

What if I can’t afford a divorce lawyer in Singapore?

If you cannot afford a divorce lawyer in Singapore, you may refer to legal aid services such as the Legal Aid Bureau (LAB) under the Ministry of Law to assist you.

If you meet the eligibility criteria for seeking help at the LAB, the LAB will appoint a lawyer to help with your divorce at a significantly lowered fee as compared to approaching a divorce lawyer on your own.

For more information, please refer to our article on getting legal aid in Singapore.

All in all, who you prefer to hire as your divorce lawyer depends on your budget, and the level of expertise you prefer. This also depends on the level of complexity of your case, and the comfort level you are expecting with your lawyer.

Apart from the 7 female divorce lawyers we’ve highlighted in this article, there are also other divorce lawyers (both female and male) in Singapore you can consider engaging. Do refer to our Find a Lawyer directory to explore other divorce lawyers who may be able to help you with your divorce matter.