Share this on WhatsApp A now-divorced couple have been charged for hacking into each other’s computer in 2012 while they were still married. The ex-husband (Leo Kah Woon) allegedly installed a “keylogger software” on his ex-wife’s laptop to retrieve emails and instant messages sent by her. He faces up to 3 years of imprisonment and a fine of up to S$10,000. On the other hand, the ex-wife (Nellie Tan Li Koon) has been charged with stealing her ex-husband’s laptop and instructing a private investigator to retrieve data in the laptop. She faces up to 7 years of imprisonment for theft,
Share this on WhatsApp In a recent study, US researchers collected data from participants on their use of pornography. Participants were interviewed thrice in 2 years. The study showed that if a man started using pornography after 1 interview, his risk of being divorced by the next interview increased from 6% to 11%. For a woman, the risk nearly tripled from 6% to 16%. It was also shown that the risk of divorce was higher for those who were younger or less religious. Further, those who were very happy with the marriage at the first interview were more likely to
Share this on WhatsApp Ms Annie Seah volunteers as a mediator at the Family Justice Courts and she helps out at the Maintenance Mediation Chambers. She received the “Outstanding Court Volunteer Award” from the Chief Justice at the Tri-Court Appreciation Dinner on 2 November 2016. At the award ceremony, Seah recounted a case where an elderly divorced couple were at the Family Courts to terminate their maintenance order. The gentlemen turned to his ex-wife as they were leaving and said: “We could not undo the past but am glad it’s all behind us.” At that point, Seah realised many relationships
Share this on WhatsApp A touching story has been making its rounds on the internet. US teenager Morgan Lynn twitted: “My parents after 19 years of being married, were going through a divorce & it got finalized today, & my dad sent my mom her favorite flowers.” Lynn explained that her father used to send her mother flowers when she had a bad day. Her father had told her that their wedding song was Kenny Chesney’s “You Had Me From Hello”. As a finale, Lynn’s father sent Chesney’s “Always Gonna Be You” to her mother. Many internet users noted that
Share this on WhatsApp Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reached an agreement on custody, according to a representative for Jolie (7 November 2016). Under the agreement, Jolie shall have sole custody while Pitt would have “therapeutic visits” to the children. The statement indicated that the agreement was reached after consultations with childcare professionals. There was no mention of an investigation by child welfare workers into an alleged plane altercation between Pitt and his eldest son, Maddox on a plane. See: “Custody agreement reached in Jolie-Pitt divorce case”, AP, 8 November 2016 In Singapore, having custody gives a parent the right
Share this on WhatsApp Fei Yue Community Services conducts the one-day “Marriage Support Programme” in support of “transnational marriages” involving a Singaporean and a non-resident. 800 married couples attended the course in 2015. Some couples attend the programme as part of the non-resident spouses’ applications for long-term visit pass. Social worker Mr Justin Paul is one of the instructors at the course. In the programme, Mr Paul discusses ways to manage conflicts and answer the participants’ questions on housing policies, employment and immigration. He would also stress the importance for both the foreign spouses and their Singaporean partners’ families to
Share this on WhatsApp The murder trial of Dexmon Chua Yizhi (“Dexmon”) began in the High Court on 25 October 2016. Chia Kee Chen (“Chia”), the husband of Serene Goh Yen Hoon (“Serene”) who had an affair with Dexmon, was charged with his murder. After Chia discovered the affair in 2012, Dexmon and Serene ended their affair. However, Chia allegedly became agitated after Dexmon sent Serene a festive greeting in 2013. With the help of his employee, Febri, Chia allegedly assaulted Dexmon, causing fatal injuries. Dexmon’s body was later found at a live firing area in Lim Chu Kang. See:
Share this on WhatsApp Data released by the Ministry for Social and Family Development shows that among marriages registered in Singapore in 2009, 7.9% of those involving a Singaporean and a non-resident ended before the 5th year. This is higher than the 6.4% for “resident marriages”. See: Theresa Tan, “Marriage to foreigner less likely to last”, The Straits Times, 30 October 2016 In the Straits Times report, the author discussed about “mail order brides” from developing nations who came to Singapore to find a husband. The author interviewed marriage counsellors and divorce lawyers who said that “many of these transnational
Share this on WhatsApp It was reported that Laura Wesser, famous for defending Johnny Depp and representing Megan Fox, Britney Spears, Heidi Klum, Stevie Wonder and Kim Kardashian, is representing Angelina Jolie in her divorce against Brad Pitt. Wasser reportedly charges US$850 an hour and demands a retainer fee (deposit) of US$25,000 to take on a case. Wasser’s firm does not accept media solicitations despite her representing Hollywood stars. She has told Vanity Fair magazine that she sometimes has to do a reality check with her celebrity clients used to getting their way. According to Wasser, she tries to reach
Share this on WhatsApp The world was shocked by the news of Angelina Jolie filing for divorce from Brad Pitt on 15 September 2016. The couple had been together for 12 years, and married for 2. Jolie cited “irreconcilable differences” for their split. In a statement to the media, Jolie asked for privacy and said: “I am very saddened by this, but what matters most now is the well-being of our kids. I kindly ask the press to give them the space they deserve during this challenging time.” The couple has 6 children- 3 adopted and 3 biological. There are
