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Share this on WhatsAppAnnulment vs Divorce Singapore- what are the differences between the 2? Click here for a detailed explanation on the differences between annulment and divorce Singapore. Common reasons for annulment in Singapore One of the most common grounds for annulment in Singapore is one party’s wilful refusal to consummate the marriage. Another common ground is one party’s incapacity to consummate the marriage. Case study: Incapacity to consummate the marriage Nong Nat, 31, is a former porn star. She married Harold Nesland, 72, an American millionaire and quit the porn industry. Nat was arrested after she was identified in

Share this on WhatsAppDivorcing someone with mental illness? In recent years, I have met many clients who are divorcing someone with mental illness. Case of Dalya Saeed Thankfully, I have not encountered a case like Dalya Saeed’s. It was reported that Dalya Saeed, 31, stabbed her ex-husband, Bilal Miah, 31, and tried to disembowel him minutes after having sex. She had done so using a carving knife. Miah suffered 30 wounds. He spent 10 days in hospital and recovered fully after going through 2 operations. What happened? According to Miah, the pair had argued about the custody of their child

Share this on WhatsAppMany Singaporeans are now married to foreigners. Some of these foreigners are PRs in Singapore while others are on a long term visit pass. What will happen to the PR status of foreigners in Singapore after divorce? American woman offered US citizenship through marriage Recently, it was reported that an American woman invited bids for marriage at the Shanghai marriage market. The woman wore a wedding gown and held up a sign that offering US citizenship through marriage. She confirmed her citizenship by holding up her US passport. The photographs of the woman caused a stir online.

Share this on WhatsAppCan one make a personal protection order against an ex-spouse in Singapore? Recently, an Indian man was attached by his ex-spouse at his wedding. She claimed that they were not divorced. The 42-year-old man, Vishal Kumar Sonu, was punched by his ex-wife outside the wedding venue. Rakhi, the ex-wife, claimed that Sonu could not remarry as she was still married to him! Rakhi barged in during the wedding reception at a restaurant. During the argument, Sonu claimed that he did know Rakhi. This angered Rakhi and her family who assaulted him. According to Sonu, he had divorced

Share this on WhatsAppHow does one deal with marriage without intimacy? It was reported that an Indian woman cut off her husband’s penis as he had refused sexual intercourse with her for more than 10 years. Rita Yadav is 28. She cut off her husband’s manhood at their home, claiming that he had refused sex. She believed that her husband was seeing a third party. Yadav said that her husband would tell her that he hated her and that there would be daily fights. Yadav further claimed that her husband threatened to have an affair. She begged him for sex

Share this on WhatsAppAdultery in Marriage In a recent study by Dr Helen Fisher, it is discovered that married women between the age of 40 and 45, and married men between the age of 55 to 65 are the most likely to commit adultery in marriage. Dr Fisher found that a quarter of married people committed adultery in marriage, despite the risks involved. The prospect of facing dire consequences did not stop these people. Who are the ones who tend to commit adultery in marriage? Those who see themselves as more socially desirable. Those who often win in arguments. Men/

Share this on WhatsAppAs a divorce lawyer in Singapore, I sometimes face questions on joint bank accounts and divorce. Recently, I came across an article that discusses the idea of having a joint bank account with your spouse. The advantages Joint bank accounts promote communication According to the article, having a joint bank account promotes communication. Each spouse will learn about the spending habits and earning power of the other. This will lead to a successful marriage, since monetary woes often cause divorce in Singapore. Joint bank accounts get the household expenses in order With a joint bank account, the

Share this on WhatsAppDivorcing a chronically ill spouse It was recently reported that a Thai man divorced his wife after finding out that she had terminal breast cancer. Ms Wiramon Inthaneth found out that she had breast cancer about half a year ago. After she and her daughter were abandoned by her husband, they started living with her father. Given her condition, she is no longer able to work. Ms Inthaneth is in much pain and she needs to make daily trips to the hospital. Her father tries to pay for her treatment, even though he earns a low and

Share this on WhatsAppWhat is the best age to get married in Singapore? According to a study, the best age to get married in Singapore (and the rest of the world) is between the ages of 28 and 32. It is the best age to get married if you do not want to get divorced in the first 5 years. This is what statistics show. Nick Wolfinger, a sociologist at the University of Utah, published his research with the Institute of Family Studies. In general, sociologists believe that having a longer runway to marriage result in more stability. Hence, for

Share this on WhatsAppWomen’s Charter Singapore alimony One of the common questions that arise during divorce surrounds Women’s Charter Singapore alimony. Many of my female clients have asked me about the prospect of them receiving alimony from their husband. In a 2014 High Court Case, Justice Choo Han Teck said that a woman who is “truly independent” and “equal in a marriage” would not need maintenance. Maintenance is not an “unalloyed right” of a woman. The High Court Judge went as far as to suggest that a wider Marriage Charter might one day replace the Women’s Charter. The Judge noted