Share this on WhatsAppMany of my clients, upon the discovery of their spouse’s adultery, ask me about Singapore adultery punishment. Singapore adultery punishment What will happen to those “found guilty” of adultery? How will they be punished? A woman can be sentenced to death if found guilty of adultery in say, Pakistan. On the other hand, there is close to no Singapore adultery punishment even if you have evidence of your spouse’s adultery. Adultery in the Singapore context is only a reason for divorce. It is a fact that is used to show that the marriage has irretrievably broken down.
Share this on WhatsAppIf you are divorced, are you ready for a second marriage Singapore? On average, I handle about 200 divorce cases in Singapore every year. The divorce process may not be easy, especially if it is a contested divorce. If you do not have an agreement with your spouse on all the issues, you may have to go through a few rounds of mediation in order to reach a settlement. The process can be draining. After the divorce, you will have to depend on yourself. If you have sole care and control of your children, you will be
Share this on WhatsAppWith the high living costs in Singapore, annulment fee in Singapore is one of the top concerns in many of my clients’ minds. Annulment fee in Singapore For us, we charge a nett sum of S$1,500.00 (no hidden costs) for an uncontested annulment. Please click here for more details. More about annulment You can go for annulment if your marriage is voidable or void. A voidable marriage is one which is not void by default. In other words, you may wish to continue with the marriage if you wish to. Examples of voidable marriages include marriages in
Share this on WhatsAppAs a divorce lawyer in Singapore, I have come across many reasons for divorce Singapore. Common reasons for divorce Singapore include neglect, lack of communication, differences in opinions, lifestyles and beliefs. Other than the more common reasons for divorce Singapore, there are reasons which are “crazy-but-true”. An American woman filed for divorce as she had won a lottery and wanted to keep all the money to herself. A German woman filed for divorce after her husband knocked down and rebuilt a wall because he felt that the wall got dirty. Yet another American woman divorced her husband
Share this on WhatsAppAre you one who will forgive adultery? Rebecca Jane was pregnant with her child in 2006 when she caught her husband cheating on her. She said on live TV: “I could have got over the infidelity. It’s really difficult to get over heartache. It’s one of the most horrific feelings you can experience, but you get over it.” According to research, 75% of marriages survive an affair. This is to say 75% of the subjects in the study forgave adultery. Jane is now an investigator. She started when she got some friends to help her with the
Share this on WhatsAppCan single mother get baby bonus? Many people assume that as a family lawyer in Singapore, I deal only with divorces, separation and annulments. While divorce, separation and annulment cases make up the bulk of my work, I am also concerned about the well-being of my clients. As a family lawyer Singapore, I am concerned about the well-being of my clients and I try to provide as much assistance as possible, sometimes outside my work as a lawyer. I have many clients who are single mothers. A common question is: can single mother get baby bonus? The
Share this on WhatsAppAccording to the annual report from the Family Justice Courts, there is an increase of child abuse cases Singapore over the last 4 years. In 2016, there were 873 child abuse cases Singapore, up from 551 in 2015. The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) believes that there is more public awareness and social responsibility in preventing child abuse cases Singapore. More efforts have been spent on educating the public on child protection and family violence. In 2016, the MSF received 3,035 reports and inquiries on child abuse cases Singapore. What constitute child abuse? Child abuse
Share this on WhatsAppWhat are postnuptial agreements Singapore? Are postnuptial agreements Singapore recognized? What are postnuptial agreements Singapore? Essentially, postnuptial agreements are similar to prenuptial agreements. The agreements lay down what couples agree on in terms of their children, assets, maintenance (alimony) and other marital issues. Postnuptial agreements Singapore are different from deed of separation Singapore. You get a postnuptial agreement if you want to stay together with your spouse but wish to impose some terms so that your interests are protected in the event that your relationship sours. On the other hand, you get a deed of separation if
Share this on WhatsAppWhat are the negative effects of divorce on children? Recently, it was reported that a 4-year-old boy in China was abandoned by his parents whose marriage had broken down. On 16 May 2017, the boy’s father took him to the kindergarten in the morning and did not return for him. After finding a large bundle of winter clothing in the boy’s bag, the teachers became suspicious and they later failed to reach his parents. The boy’s home was empty and locked when they took him back. The police successfully tracked the parents down after 3 days. Sadly,
Share this on WhatsAppHow difficult is it to be a single father in Singapore? Mr Eric Kwek is a single father in Singapore. He has a 7-year-old daughter Kylie. After getting a divorce in 2013, he was awarded joint custody of the child who lives with him on weekdays and goes over to her mother’s home for the weekends. Mr Kwek is a property agent. With a flexible job, he is able to have dinner with Kylie and sends her to and from school every day. On the other hand, Mr Desmond Tin had a good career as an internal
