Sichuan Man Celebrated Divorce by Giving Away Free Beer

Over in Nanchong City in Sichuan, a restaurant held a strange promotion in early December 2016. A sign was put up outside the eatery. It read: “The boss has divorced today! He’s in a good mood! Beer is free, drink up!” Perhaps to authenticate the deal, a divorce certificate was printed on the banner. One … Read more

Life After Divorce in Singapore

What is life after divorce in Singapore like? According to a study on divorce in Singapore, sadness is the top negative feeling for divorcees in Singapore, even more than 6 months after the divorce. Dr Jessica Leong interviewed 19 respondents in 2011 and 2012. All in all, 134 divorcees took party in the study. Other … Read more

Valid Reasons For Divorce in Singapore

What are valid reasons for divorce in Singapore? An interesting case was on reported the Straits Times in late October 2016. Madam Lay Fay Yuen had used the reason of separation for 4 years to file for divorce against her husband, Dr Teng Cheng Sin. Dr Teng appealed. The High Court said that Madam Lay … Read more

Helping Children of Incarcerated Parents in Singapore Reconnect With Their Parents

New Life Stories is a charity which helps incarcerated mothers in prison stay connected to their children. Salma (not her real name) is one such beneficiary from the programme. Salma was imprisoned for approximately 5 years for drug trafficking in 2010. Her husband was also incarcerated. 2 relatives took care of Salma’s children who were … Read more

Expat Spouses In Trouble With Cancelled Dependant’s Pass

Getting a divorce in a foreign country can present different challenges. For instance, a foreign spouse who is sponsored by his/ her spouse’s company as a dependant runs the risk of being asked to leave Singapore before the conclusion of the divorce proceedings. When a foreigner (X) comes to work in Singapore on an Employment … Read more

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