Family Law
Does It Matter Who Files for Divorce First in Singapore?
In Singapore, who files for divorce first does not give either side an advantage on custody, maintenance, or assets. The narrow tactical situations where it does matter.
7 May 2026
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Family Law
What If My Spouse Refuses to Sign the Divorce Papers in Singapore?
Divorce in Singapore doesn't need your spouse's signature. The Notice to Contest, the 14-day window, undefended divorces, and what to do when they go silent.
7 May 2026
Family Law
Can I Divorce Before 3 Years of Marriage in Singapore?
In Singapore you generally can't file in the first three years. The narrow s94(2) exception for exceptional hardship or depravity, and what actually qualifies.
7 May 2026
Family Law
Adultery and Divorce in Singapore: The Evidence You Need to Prove It
Adultery divorce in Singapore: what the law actually requires, what counts as proof, and what most clients get wrong before they spend money on a private investigator.
6 May 2026
Family Law
Care and Control vs Custody in Singapore: The Difference Explained
Care and control vs custody in Singapore confuses most parents. I explain the three orders the Family Justice Courts make, who usually gets each, and why.
6 May 2026
Family Law
Maintenance Enforcement in Singapore: What to Do When Your Ex Stops Paying
A Singapore lawyer's plain guide to maintenance enforcement in Singapore: the new MEP route, the FJC route, the documents you need, and what each enforcement order actually does.
6 May 2026
Family Law
Unreasonable Behaviour Divorce Singapore: Real Examples That Worked
What counts as unreasonable behaviour divorce singapore courts will accept under s95(3)(b). I walk through the categories and what the particulars need to look like.
6 May 2026
Family Law
What Happens to Your CPF in a Divorce in Singapore
A Singapore lawyer's plain-English guide to CPF divorce in Singapore: transfer orders, charging orders for foreign spouses, OA vs SA vs MA, and how the FJC actually splits CPF cash.
6 May 2026
Family Law
Divorce by Mutual Agreement in Singapore: The New 6th Fact
A Singapore lawyer's plain-English guide to divorce by mutual agreement: what s95A actually requires, who it suits, and how the court handles it since 1 July 2024.
5 May 2026
Family Law
Grounds for Divorce in Singapore: The 6 Facts Explained
There is one ground for divorce in Singapore and six facts that prove it. I walk through each, from adultery to the new Divorce by Mutual Agreement, in plain English.
5 May 2026
Family Law
How Long Does a Divorce Take in Singapore? Realistic Timelines
How long does divorce take in Singapore? Realistic 2026 ranges by track: simplified 4–6 months, standard 6–9, contested 12–24+. What slips the clock and what shortens it.
5 May 2026
Family Law
How to File for Divorce in Singapore: A Step-by-Step Guide
A Singapore lawyer's plain-English guide on how to file for divorce in Singapore: jurisdiction, the three-year bar, the forms, fees, and timing.
5 May 2026
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