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In Singapore, civil divorce cases are governed by the Women’s Charter. In this article, we will talk through the legal grounds for divorce in Singapore. Eligibility and restrictions to file for divorce According to sections 93 and 94 of the Women’s Charter, the following eligibility requirements must be met to file for divorce in Singapore: At least one of the parties must be domiciled in Singapore at the time the...

Law firms can issue cease and desist letters to potential defendants before the commencement of formal legal proceedings. Such letters usually contain demands to stop a continued breach or infringement and request payment of damages. Ultimately, these letters aim to achieve the following objectives: Send a clear signal to the defendant that you are serious about having your legal rights enforced Lets you state your legal position in detail with...

In Singapore, when someone passes away but leaves no Will, the law sets out how to administer the estate of the deceased. It also outlines the type of person who can act as administrators of the deceased’s assets and other affairs (like liabilities) under a court order known as Letters of Administration. In contrast, when a person dies and does leave a valid Will, the court will give effect to...

Just as in many other countries around the world, in Singapore, the law requires that a probate process is undertaken before estate property can be distributed to beneficiaries. A Will, on its own, is not usually enough to manage the property of the deceased, contrary to popular belief. The probate process requires the filing of several necessary documents and there are several stages to go through before the Singaporean court...

What is Probate? Following the death of someone with a valid Will, their executor(s) (and their trustees, if applicable) whom the deceased appointed in their Will, must apply to a court for a Grant of Probate. However, if the deceased made no Will, or the Will they made is deemed invalid, then the deceased’s next of kin may make a court application for a Grant of Letters of Administration. Applying...

Introduction During a divorce, child custody is often the main issue of contention. The main statute governing child custody in Singapore is called The Guardianship of Infants Act, and it is supplemented by the Administration of Muslim Law Act, and the Women’s Charter. Under the Women’s Charter, a ‘child’ is defined as a child of a marriage who is currently under the age of 21 years old. Custody vs Care...

A prenuptial agreement (which can also sometimes be known as an antenuptial agreement) is an agreement made by a husband and wife, prior to their marriage, which sets out what would happen in the event of their divorce. An agreement like this may cover any issue which can be the subject of ancillary proceedings – including the division of matrimonial assets, maintenance, and children. The prenuptial agreement is often seen...