Share this on WhatsAppAs a family lawyer in Singapore, I have come across many cases of a child born out of wedlock Singapore. Story of Lorraine Tan (not her real name) Little Lorraine Tan is a child born out of wedlock Singapore. Her biological mother recently adopted her and they will be treated as a “family nucleus”. Most unwed parents in Singapore adopt their child after they marry their partner (non-biological parent of the child) and they want him/ her to become a legal parent of the child. Cases similar to that of Lorraine Tan are not usual. Lorraine Tan’s
Share this on WhatsAppAre you thinking about filing for separation in Singapore? There are many reasons why people think about filing for separation in Singapore. Reasons for separation in Singapore For instance, you may not be ready for divorce in Singapore because: Your child is taking a major examinations (such as the PSLE) and you do not want to affect his/ her preparation. Your matrimonial HDB flat has not reached its minimum occupancy period (MOP) and you may suffer a loss if you were to surrender the flat. Your marriage is under 3 years and you can’t file for divorce
Share this on WhatsAppAs a divorce lawyer in Singapore, many of my clients ask me if they are able to get a quick divorce Singapore. Quick divorce Singapore? A quick divorce Singapore, to me, means a simplified divorce that is uncontested. In an uncontested divorce Singapore, all terms are agreed. Quick divorce Singapore- Step 1 (Drafting and Signing) Being an efficient divorce lawyer in Singapore, I will usually email a first draft of the divorce papers to my clients within 72 hours of engagement. Thereafter, if there are no further amendments to the divorce papers, the signing can take place
Share this on WhatsAppWhen you are a single mother in Singapore, it is good to get in touch with a single mother support group. Single mother support group If you are looking to get in touch with a single mother support group, or simply looking to share your concerns with somebody, contact us today. Separating from your spouse may be difficult, but it gets tougher when you have children. Single mother Wong Li Lin According to former Mediacorp actress Wong Li Lin, 44, “Divorce has profoundly and emphatically changed me.” Wong divorced her former husband, Allan Wu, 4 years ago.
Share this on WhatsAppIf you are getting a divorce in Singapore, you are likely to be wondering about the divorce lawyer Singapore fee. Divorce lawyer Singapore fee Getting divorce can be a traumatic experience and you do not want to be burdened with a huge divorce lawyer Singapore fee. We understand your concerns and we sincerely care for each one of our clients. For an uncontested divorce, we charge a flat (nett) cost of S$1,200 net. GST is included. Court filing fees are included. Photocopying charges are included. Meetings are included. There are no hidden costs– as long as it
Share this on WhatsAppIf you are thinking about filing for divorce in Singapore, you must also be thinking about the grounds for divorce Singapore. Grounds for divorce Singapore How many grounds for divorce Singapore are there? What are the grounds for divorce Singapore? Technically, there is only 1 ground for divorce Singapore and that is “irretrievable breakdown of marriage”. Irretrievable breakdown of marriage is supported by one of 5 facts below: Unreasonable behaviour of your spouse Adultery by your spouse Desertion by your spouse Separation for a period of 3 years (provided both parties consent to the divorce) Separation for a
Share this on WhatsAppAs a divorce lawyer Singapore, I have come across many cases of married affairs Singapore. Married affairs Singapore In cases of married affairs Singapore, the spouse who did not have the affair can file for divorce in Singapore. For many of my clients, the discovery of married affairs Singapore is a traumatic experience especially if everything appears to be normal at home. Case of Ted Cummins Jill Cummins had a “perfect marriage”. The grandmother described herself as a wife on social medial profiles and in the eyes of friends, she had a “rock solid marriage”. Then, out
Share this on WhatsAppLooking for a Singapore divorce lawyer free consultation ? Warning signs If you are looking for a Singapore divorce lawyer free consultation, it could be that you have noticed one or more of the following warning signs in your marriage: Your partner (or you) are withdrawing from the relationship. There is disinterest in going on joint activities such as a family vacation or family parties. You and your spouse start to separate bank accounts and phones. There is a lack of sex in the marriage. There is more criticism in the marriage. There are more things which
Share this on WhatsAppAre you searching for the best family law firms in Singapore? Best family law firms in Singapore You may need help with: A divorce; An annulment; Matters concerning custody, alimony/ maintenance and division of matrimonial assets; Wills and probate matters; or Other family law related matters. What should you look out for in your search for the best family law firms in Singapore? The best family law firms in Singapore have family lawyers who: Know family law and the Women’s Charter inside out; Understand property issues and mortgages- almost every couple in Singapore has a HDB flat/
Share this on WhatsAppAs a divorce lawyer in Singapore, I have worked with many clients who have children. For those who have children, the issues of Women’s Charter custody, care and control, and access are important. How do the Family Justice Courts decide on the issues of Women’s Charter custody, care and control, and access? Welfare of the child is key In a recent case, a father and stepmother in the United States had custody of 2 of their 5 children taken away from them. They had played pranks on them in a series of YouTube videos. For instance, they
