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

Attunement- Reducing Divorce based on Unreasonable Behaviour Singapore

Research shows that women generally have 2 major complaints about men. The reasons are frequently used in a divorce based on unreasonable behaviour Singapore. “He is never there for me.” “There isn’t enough intimacy and connection.” Even while in a relationship/ married, they would feel lonely. This is linked to a lack of trust. Women … Read more

Caned for Committing Adultery in Banda Aceh

While Indonesia is the world’s most populated Muslim nation, Islamic Sharia law is only implemented in Aceh. I have been asked the question many times: is adultery an offence in Singapore? While the answer is no, adultery is certainly a serious offence under the Sharia law. Under the Islamic Sharia law, people of opposite sex … Read more

Sham Marriages for Gays and Lesbians- Case for Annulment in Singapore

There is immense pressure for young women in China to get married. Ou Xiaobai, a 32-year-old gay woman living in Beijing, entered into a sham marriage with a gay man to keep her family happy. Ou told BBC: “At that time I was living a happy life with my girlfriend in Beijing. But I was … Read more

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