Share this on WhatsAppName Change after Marriage Singapore Are you looking to adopt your husband’s surname? In Singapore, many women choose to keep their maiden name after they get married. There are some who choose to adopt their husband’s last name. This is unlike the case in Japan, where “married couples are legally obliged to use one family name. In most cases, women lose their pre-marriage names.” See: Reiji Yoshida, “Central government to let ministry staff use pre-marriage names on externally used documents”, Japan Times, 1 September 2017 If you wish to adopt your husband’s last name, and go through
Share this on WhatsAppAfter you receive the writ for divorce (against your wishes), what should you do? Steps after receiving the Writ for Divorce You should look for a lawyer. Explain to your lawyer if you wish to proceed with divorce as well. If you do, are you agreeable to the terms proposed by your spouse? If you are, your lawyer will contact your spouse’s lawyer and the divorce will proceed on an uncontested basis. Should you not be agreeable to the divorce and/ or the terms proposed by your spouse, your lawyer will file a document known as “Memorandum
Share this on WhatsAppCan you file a divorce based on desertion Singapore? Desertion Singapore Desertion happens when you are abandoned by your spouse for a minimum period of 2 years. To file for divorce based on desertion Singapore, you must have been abandoned against your wish. If after a few years of abandonment, both parties decide to resume cohabitation, the period of cohabitation shall not terminate the desertion and you can still file for divorce based on desertion Singapore. However, the period during which you resume cohabitation shall not count towards the 2-year requirement. See: Section 95 of Women’s Charter
Share this on WhatsAppWhat should victims in family violence cases in Singapore do? Family Violence Cases in Singapore Family violence cases in Singapore need not be violent in nature. Under the Women’s Charter, family violence may refer to a case where one party: Place a family member in fear of hope; Cause hurt to a family member; Restrain or confine a family member against his/ her will; and Continual harassment. See: Section 64 of the Women’s Charter (CAP. 353) There is no reason why family violence should take place. Recently, I read about a case where a factory worker was
Share this on WhatsAppAre you concerned about contested divorce fees in Singapore? Have you heard many horror stories about contested divorce fees? Recently, Dasha Zhukova and Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich (worth $9.3 billion) announced their plans to separate after 10 years of marriage. The couple have 2 children, businesses in Russia and an extensive art collection. As reported, the divorce could be “one of the most expensive splits in history”. Does a divorce have to be expensive? No! See: Sarah Jacobs, “A close friend of Ivanka Trump is in the middle of what could be the most expensive divorce in
Share this on WhatsAppAre you looking to enlist a reliable private investigator Singapore to check on your spouse? A few days ago, I read Worried Husband’s letter wrote to the “Dear Thelma” forum. According to Worried Husband, his wife “has been getting home just before midnight on a daily basis from Monday to Friday and she said that her work requires her to manage and motivate staff daily. She has dinner with her staff and goes clubbing with them. She explained that she does this to release stress”. See: “Dear Thelma: My wife’s behaviour is making me suspicious”, The Star,
Share this on WhatsAppAccording to a UK based wedding website, UK couples usually date for 4.9 years before getting married. The divorce rate in the UK is at its lowest in 50 years. According to therapists, it could be because couples are now getting married after “knowing their partner and relationship better than before”. Personally, I feel that having a prenuptial agreement drawn up could play a part in making marriages last as well. From time to time, I encounter potential clients who ask me for a prenuptial agreement Singapore template. See: Rachel Sokol, “This is How Long the Average
Share this on WhatsAppWhen can you remarry after the divorce? The answer is immediately. If your divorce is uncontested (with all terms agreed), you can get married immediately after receiving your Certificate of Making Interim Judgment Final. It will take about 4 months to get your hands on the Certificate of Making Interim Judgment Final, assuming there is no delay on the signing and the draft divorce papers are prepared within 48 hours you engage a lawyer. Certificate of Making Interim Judgment Final- Contested Divorce Assuming that all terms are resolved by the mediation stage, you can expect to receive
Share this on WhatsAppIf you are a football fan, you must have heard of Roberto Carlos- the famous Brazilian World Cup winner. He was recently in the news for “non-payment of alimony”. The Real Madrid ambassador reportedly owes his former partner Barbara Thurler around 15,600 pounds in maintenance. What are your rights against your former partner’s failure to pay maintenance Singapore? See: “Roberto Carlos to Avoid Prison after Unpaid Child Support”, Four Four Two, 25 August 2017 Dealing with the Other Party’s Failure to Pay Maintenance Singapore In the Family Justice Courts’ website, it is stated that: “If you are
Share this on WhatsAppRecently, I read about Casey Affleck and Summer Phoenix reaching a divorce settlement. It is always nice to see a couple reach an out-of-court divorce settlement. You should not prolong your agony. It is a waste of time and resources. The uncontested divorce procedure Singapore is fairly straightforward. Uncontested Divorce Procedure Singapore Step 1: The divorce papers are prepared. Step 2: If the divorce papers are good to go, we will arrange for you and your spouse to sign the papers in our office. Step 3: The signed papers are submitted to the Family Justice Courts. Step 4:
