Fewer Foreign Brides in Singapore

There are fewer foreign brides in Singapore. 4,828 Singapore men married a non-resident wife in 2015. This is the lowest number since 2005. In 2005, the number was 5,611. 17% of all marriages in Singapore involved a Singaporean groom and a non-resident bride. In 2005, the figure was 24%. What caused the decline in number … Read more

More Singaporean Women Marrying Foreign Men

In 2015, 1,622 Singaporean women married a non-Singaporean groom. This is a 39% increase from the number in 2005. More Singaporean women have married foreign men over the last 10 years. The foreign grooms tend to be professionals from different parts of the world. According to sociologists, marriage counsellors and solemnisers, this is the result … Read more

Divorce Trends in Malaysia

The Malaysia’s Women, Family and Community Development Ministry listed the following reasons for divorce or separation in Malaysia: Misunderstanding Infidelity Interference by in-laws Irresponsible behaviour According to Deputy Minister Datuk Azizah Mohd Dun, the first 5 years of marriage are usually the most challenging. Amongst the non-Muslims, there were 9,029 divorces in 2014 and 9,326 … Read more

Mandatory Parenting Programme in Singapore

A pre-divorce parenting programme- the mandatory parenting programme (MPP)– will be introduced at the end of 2016. The change will affect couples who: Have at least one child younger than the age of 14; and Disagree on any divorce matter (including issues involving ground of divorce, custody, maintenance and asset). The scheme will eventually cover … Read more

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