For a couple blissfully in love, deciding whether to enter into a civil or Muslim marriage is probably not the first thing on their minds. After all, there is a very natural assumption that only Muslims can marry under the relevant Islamic religious law, i.e. Syariah (Sharia) law. In addition,…
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Valuation Review Panel for Property Tax Disputes: How to Apply
To help businesses deal with the impact of COVID-19, the Singapore government has announced that eligible tenants will be able to receive monetary payments or reductions in rental. These benefits are to be passed on from the property tax rebates that the government has given to landlords (i.e owners) of…
3 Social Media Posts You can be Charged For in Singapore
Popular platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, are often used by people to express their thoughts and discuss socio-political issues. However, some social media posts may be considered offensive to others, or may spread misinformation. In such circumstances, you may be charged for the content of your social media posts…
4 Probate Mistakes in Singapore (and What to Do Instead)
Having handled many probate matters in my 12-year career as a lawyer so far, I have noticed a few common mistakes administrators or executors (collectively known as personal representatives) tend to make when administering the estate of a loved one who has passed away. This is understandable, given the sorrow…
The COVID-19 Pandemic: Financial Settlements on Divorce
I am an English lawyer with 14 years of experience. I specialise in English family law as it applies to British expats based in Singapore, and across Asia. In my previous article “The COVID-19 Pandemic: 6 issues international families may face” I discussed, in broad terms, the types of issues…
How Might COVID-19 Affect Divorces in Singapore?
As of 7 April 2020, the Singapore government put in place circuit breaker measures to reduce local transmission of COVID-19. Following the circuit breaker measures, the Family Justice Courts (FJC) have released new measures on the current state of proceedings in the divorce courts. However, the current measures taken by…
COVID-19 Penalties for Not Social Distancing or Staying Home
On 7 April 2020, Singapore entered the “circuit breaker” period which had been announced by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, to pre-empt the escalating number of COVID-19 infections across the country. This article outlines the various measures that have been implemented, including social distancing, contact tracing and ensuring that individuals…
COVID-19 Changes to Singapore’s General Elections 2020
Singapore’s next general election must be held by 14 April 2021, and it is unclear whether the current coronavirus pandemic will clear up by then. However, holding a general election amidst the pandemic is not impossible. For instance, South Korea held its elections last month and had implemented measures like…
Blood Donation in Singapore During COVID-19: Can I Donate?
Why is it More Important to Donate Blood During COVID-19? Blood banks are in dire need of donated blood during the current Covid-19 outbreak. This is because many people have been cancelling their blood donation appointments due to current stay-at-home measures. According to the Red Cross, 15 units of blood…
Foreign Interference in Singapore Elections: Laws and Penalties
Foreign interference in elections refers to attempts by foreign actors (people, agencies or countries) to influence the domestic elections of a sovereign state. The motive of such interference is to impact people’s voting behaviours in a way that is consistent with the foreign actor’s agenda. With the massive amount of…
