About
Shu Fen graduated with a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Warwick in 2014. She was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore in 2016. Shu Fen is also a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and is a Professional Deputy and Donee registered with the Office of the Public Guardian, a division of the Ministry of Social and Family Development.
Her areas of practice include Divorce, Guardianship, Adoption, Child Custody issues, Estate Administration (including applications for the Grant of Probate, Grant of Letters of Administration and Re-sealing applications), Estate/ Succession Planning (including the drafting of Wills and preparation of Lasting Power of Attorney) and applications under the Mental Capacity Act.
Shu Fen handles both contentious and non-contentious matters and has been involved in applications to the Court of Appeal on novel legal issues. She is also one of the authors for the LexisNexis Singapore Family Law Practice Guidance notes; in particular, notes relating to the divorce process and maintenance applications.
Shu Fen has also been actively involved in pro bono work and volunteers for legal clinics. She also advises parents who have children with special needs and assists in their application to be Court-appointed Deputies.
Notable cases:
1) BOI V BOJ [2018] SGCA 16; [2019] SGCA 30
Key issue – what is a just and equitable division of the matrimonial assets; in particular, whether a lottery win is a matrimonial asset and if so, how should it be attributed to parties.
2) UVJ & 2 Ors v UVH & 4 Ors [2020] SGCA 49
Key issue – duties and obligations owed by Executors to beneficiaries of an Estate. This matter involved a novel point of law in relation to the taking of an Estate Account.
Reviews (3)
Featured Services
Divorce
Shu Fen handles both contested and uncontested divorces and/or ancillary matters, variation applications, appeals to High Court, maintenance applications, child-related matters (including custody, care and control, access, guardianship applications etc) and preparation of separation agreements.
Probate and Letters of Administration
Shu Fen specialises in applications for the Grant of Probate or Grant of Letters of Administration. She is also able to handle both contentious and non-contentious probate matters and provide advice on the administration of Estates.
Shu Fen is also able to assist in Estate Planning, drafting of Wills and Succession Planning.
Mental Capacity Act applications
Shu Fen has experience in handling both uncontested and contested Deputyship applications under the Mental Capacity Act.
Media & Publications
- Shu Fen is one of the authors for the LexisNexis Singapore Family Law Practice Guidance notes; in particular, notes relating to the divorce process and maintenance applications.
- “Wife has equal share in husband’s $1.25m 4-D winnings: Court” – The Straits Times, 3 May 2019
Services & Fees
Fees
We provide fixed-fee arrangements for uncontested matters. For contested matters, transparent costs estimation will be provided at the beginning and at every stage of the proceedings.
Shu Fen acted for me in my divorce. She was very thorough in explaining the different stages of divorce and the difference between a contested and uncontested divorce. She helped me to navigate each step patiently to achieve a favourable outcome. She is very approachable and contactable whenever I had certain doubts about my situation. Thank you for being there for me.
Went to seek professional help when I was at my lowest point in my life. Shufen was professional and responsive, giving me excellent legal advice and ensuring that my rights as a woman and mother were safeguarded. Many family law firms will take your money and help you to legally end your marriage. JS Law Chambers will support you through your journey and buy back your dignity.
I happen to see Shu Fen profile in the S.l.advice website and I must say it is a pleasant and impressive surprise when I am about to engage her service to deal with big established majestic firms that will make you wobbly at just the mention of those names but not for Shu Fen. She is willing to help.
She is a warrior that will help you to fight for your objective. She is professional, responsible, polite and patient and a understanding lawyer. I will definitely seek her for any future legal issues whether its personal or business dealing and will not hesistate to recommend her to others and the user of Singapore legal advice.