Alcoholism and Divorce in Singapore

How are alcoholism and divorce in Singapore connected? According to lawyers in the UK, 1 in 7 divorces is a result of the wife’s alcoholism. Divorce trends in England and Wales show trends involving alcoholism and divorce Overall divorce rates have decreased. However, more husbands are filing for divorce against their wives based on their wives’ … Read more

Preventing Parental Child Abduction Singapore

What can be done to prevent parental child abduction Singapore? At the Family Justice Courts work plan seminar held on 20 February 2017, Judicial Commissioner Valerie Thean said the Family Justice Courts would be exploring “stop order legislation” with the various ministries and agencies in 2017. 4 in 10 divorce cases in Singapore last year … Read more

Changing Surnames of Children after Divorce in Singapore

Matthew’s decision to change his surname to that of his wife’s Matthew Broberg wrote about his decision to change his last name from Brender to Broberg. He did it because: His wife did not consider changing her surname. He felt strongly about their family having a shared surname. It symbolises gender equality. After he made … Read more

Jaime Teo and Daniel Ong’s Divorce- Co-Parenting in Singapore

We witnessed many celebrity divorces in 2016. From Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, to Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. In Singapore, celebrity couple Jaime Teo and Daniel Ong announced that they have been divorced since August 2016. Jaime Teo is a former beauty queen turned TV actress while Daniel Ong is former radio DJ. Together, … Read more

Default in Maintenance Not the Way to Gain Access to Son

Enforcement of maintenance order in Singapore A woman filed an enforcement application against her ex-husband for failing to pay for their son’s tuition and enrichment expenses. They were divorced since 2010 but continue to be acrimonious with each other. Under the 2010 Court order, the former husband needs to pay half of the child’s tuition … Read more

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