Cause of Divorce in Singapore

What is the main cause of divorce in Singapore? A study by the Ministry of Social and Family Development concluded that those who married in their younger days run a higher risk of divorce. For instance, the divorce rate of men who get married between the age of 20 and 24 is twice that of … Read more

Divorcing Someone With Mental Illness

Divorcing someone with mental illness? In recent years, I have met many clients who are divorcing someone with mental illness. Case of Dalya Saeed Thankfully, I have not encountered a case like Dalya Saeed’s. It was reported that Dalya Saeed, 31, stabbed her ex-husband, Bilal Miah, 31, and tried to disembowel him minutes after having … Read more

Joint Bank Accounts and Divorce

As a divorce lawyer in Singapore, I sometimes face questions on joint bank accounts and divorce. Recently, I came across an article that discusses the idea of having a joint bank account with your spouse. The advantages Joint bank accounts promote communication According to the article, having a joint bank account promotes communication. Each spouse … Read more

New Rules for Family Lawyers Singapore- Good Family Lawyer Singapore

What makes a good family lawyer Singapore? A good family lawyer Singapore focuses on helping his clients solve their problems. This can sometimes be done before/ without going to Court. There will be new professional rules requiring family lawyers in Singapore to advise their clients of alternative ways of resolving their disputes before/ without going … 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

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