Share this on WhatsAppDo you need a prenuptial agreement Singapore? There are many financial issues that you should discuss with your future spouse prior to the marriage. For instance, you should talk about how to divide the household expenses- who will be paying for the household bills and tuition fees? Are both parties going to be contributing equally towards the household? Do you need a joint account? Having a joint account means being accountable to your spending and running the risk of arguments over unequal contributions. On the other hand, having a joint account brings about benefits such as transparency
Share this on WhatsAppNobody should quarrel while on a vacation. Yet it seems that quarrels between husband and wife are quite common on vacations. So what are quarrels between husband and wife on vacation all about? According to a recent survey, 50% of married couples argue about work while on holidays. Surveyors at Korn Ferry found that the couples “had a disagreement with [a] spouse about being too connected to work” during the vacation. We know that travelling together as a couple can lead to deepening connections. Being too connected to your work during the vacation can cause a rift.
Share this on WhatsAppI have some clients who decide on divorce after going through rounds of marriage counselling Singapore. Some other clients decide on divorce without even speaking to their family members. Just how important is marriage counselling Singapore? Marriage Counselling Singapore From a layman’s perspective, marriage counselling Singapore serves to save the marriage. A counsellor may be able to spot the underlying issues in the marriage and work with the couple in resolving those issues. However, not all marriages can be saved. Both parties need to have that positive attitude towards making a marriage work. In some cases, one
Share this on WhatsAppOn average, 5 to 10 clients engage me to assist them with annulment of marriage Singapore. Annulment of Marriage Singapore Unlike divorce, annulment of marriage Singapore voids the marriage. This means that the marriage is deemed to have never taken place. You do not need to be married for at least 3 years before you apply for annulment of marriage Singapore. In fact, I have had clients who applied for annulment of marriage 2 months after getting married. Most Common Reason for Annulment of Marriage Singapore The most common reason for annulment of marriage Singapore is one
Share this on WhatsAppParenting disagreements between spouses may seem trivial at the start, but it can lead to many problems in the later part of the marriage. Parenting Disagreements between Spouses One parent may feel that he or she is doing everything- homework, household chores, etc. This could lead to stress, frustration and quarrels. Some parents may believe in using the cane and not sparing the rod, while other parents may believe in talking sense with their children and treating them as adults. See: Melissa Tan, “I don’t believe in sparing the rod: Lina Ng”, Today Online, 12 August 2017
Share this on WhatsAppAs society develops, there is a growing number of singles in Singapore. It may be a case that people are placing more emphasis on their careers, education or personal interests. I do not have the answer to why there is a growing number of singles in Singapore. While there is nothing really wrong with being single in Singapore, one should note that being single can potentially lead to health-related issues. Yes, seriously. According to researchers in the US, those with bad social connections have a 50% increased risk of early death, compared to those who do. Loneliness
Share this on WhatsAppUnder the Women’s Charter of Singapore, you need the Minister to grant a special marriage license Singapore if you are planning to get married and one of you (the fiancé or fiancée) is under the age of 18 at the time of the solemnization of the marriage. This applies even if you intend to get married outside of Singapore. If you were to get married without a special marriage license Singapore, your marriage is void in the eyes of the law. Recently, I read the case about the case of a 12-year-old girl in Malaysia who married
Share this on WhatsAppDivorce Process in Singapore- All terms agreed If all the terms are agreed, the divorce process in Singapore is straightforward. Steps The papers will be drafted. We will arrange for the signing. The papers will be submitted to Court. The Court will grant the divorce. The end. Divorce Process in Singapore- Terms not agreed Step 1: If you have a child under the age of 14, you will need to go for the Mandatory Parenting Programme. This is a one-hour counselling programme. After the programme, you will be given a certificate and you can use that certificate
Share this on WhatsAppMany of my clients ask: what is the fastest way to divorce in Singapore? Some have practical reasons for seeking the fastest way to divorce in Singapore. The most common reasons I heard of include: They are getting married to a new partner (and they can’t wait to do so); They have an unborn child with their new partner and the birth is about to take place; They are suffering from a serious illness and may not live long enough to see their final judgment (L); and They can’t stand being married to their partner for another
Share this on WhatsAppAre you open to remarriage after divorce Singapore? Case Study- Remarriage after Divorce Singapore Mr Yap’s wife died of a lung infection 8 years ago. He has a married son in his 30s but he lived alone. In his words: “I was lonely. There was no one to talk to, no one to look after me.” On the suggestion of a friend, he looked for a new partner and was introduced to a divorcee from China. He slowly got to know the lady, 52, and did not rush into the remarriage. He had heard stories of retirees
