Share this on WhatsAppWhat do statistics on marriages and divorces 2016 look like? Statistics on marriages and divorces 2016 show that: There were fewer civil marriages (22,017 in 2016 as compared to 22,544 in 2015); There were more Muslim marriages (5,954 in 2016 as compared to 5,778 in 2017); 44.4 unmarried males out of every 1,000 aged between 15 to 49 years old got married; and 41.6 unmarried females out of every 1,000 aged between 15 to 49 years old got married. The total number of marriages (27.971) represents a 1.2% decrease from 2015. Statistics on marriages and divorces 2016
Share this on WhatsAppWhat are the qualities of lawyers in good family law firms Singapore? Today’s family lawyers have many hats to wear. Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon described family lawyers as the “best first responders” to their clients. Family lawyers have to be good problem solvers. They have to “teach” their clients to make wise decisions and when appropriate, they have to urge their clients to seek appropriate assistance in therapy, co-parenting or financial planning. It is important for family lawyers to be active listeners and observant. Family lawyers have the opportunity to influence how a client acts in the
Share this on WhatsAppWhat does it take to be a good practitioner of family law Singapore? Family law Singapore is not a typical practice area, where the focus is about maximizing profits. In some other areas of law, litigation (going to Court) may be necessary and helpful in getting to the issues and resolving them. This may not apply for the practice of family law Singapore. In the recently concluded Family Justice Practice Forum, Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon called family lawyers the “first port of call” with “tremendous opportunity” to influence how a client approaches his/ her case. In divorce
Share this on WhatsAppIf you are a victim of family violence in Singapore, you can apply for a personal protection order at one of the Family Violence Specialist Centres Singapore. In the past, you can only do so at the Family Justice Courts. As part of the process, you would have to register and see a counsellor. Now, applications can be made via the integrated Family Application Management System (iFams) at the Family Violence Specialist Centres Singapore. The system will, by the end of 2017, be integrated with platforms used by the MSF, Singapore Police Force, Prisons and Legal Aid
Share this on WhatsAppEvery month, I receive many questions on enforcement of maintenance order Singapore. An order on maintenance may be obtained: By consent (before seeing a lawyer); By consent (through negotiations between lawyers); By consent (after mediation); or After a legal battle in Court (Ancillary Matters hearing). Maintenance may be awarded to wives (if divorce does not take place), ex-wives (after the divorce) and/ or children. Some of my clients face difficulties in obtaining maintenance from their spouse even with an order. Enforcement of Maintenance Order Singapore How do you go about doing this? You need to proceed to
Share this on WhatsAppHow are domestic violence cases in Singapore dealt with? Domestic violence cases in Singapore may have serious consequences, especially if nothing is done to stop them. Dealing with Domestic Violence Cases in Singapore If you are a victim of domestic violence in Singapore, you should: Make a police report; Go to the doctor for a medical examination; Make a complaint and application for personal protection order at the Family Justice Courts. If you are facing imminent danger, you may be granted an expedited order. Domestic Violence Cases in Singapore Triggered by Trivial Issues Domestic violence cases in
Share this on WhatsAppWhat count towards irretrievable breakdown of marriage Singapore? Under Section 95(3) of the Women’s Charter, you can prove irretrievable breakdown of marriage Singapore if it satisfies the Court of one of the following: Your spouse committed adultery and you find it intolerable to live with him/ her; Your spouse has behaved in such a way that you cannot reasonably be expected to live with him/ her; You have been deserted by your spouse for a continuous period of 2 years or more immediately before you file for divorce; You have been separated for a period of 3
Share this on WhatsAppMany of my clients ask me about the signs of a cheating spouse. I do not profess to be a marriage guru. Neither am I an expert in catching cheating spouses. I have, however, read extensively on signs of a cheating spouse. Having done so many divorce cases in my career, I have had many clients tell me about what their spouse did. Here are some common signs of a cheating spouse: Your spouse starts dressing better. Your spouse is always on the phone (and guarding it). Your spouse protects everything with passwords, especially if your spouse
Share this on WhatsAppWhen I attend gatherings and friends find out that I am a divorce lawyer, they will be curious about my work. Am I put off by marriage, having witnessed so many divorces (200 to 300 per year)? Some ask me if there are any warning signs of divorce. As a family lawyer in Singapore, I am genuinely interested in marital relationships and family matters. I read extensively on the subject. The following are some common warning signs of divorce. You do not feel comfortable opening up to your spouse. You always quarrel about money. There is constant
Share this on WhatsAppAs a family lawyer in Singapore, I always advise my clients to make an application for a personal protection order if they encounter family violence at home. What is the meaning of expedited order in Singapore? Meaning of Expedited Order My clients are often anxious when they find out that it takes a few months (for a trial to take place) before a personal protection order can be granted by the Court. What happens in the meantime? The Family Justice Courts have the power to grant an expedited order. What is the meaning of expedited order? An
