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

Best Age to Get Married in Singapore

What is the best age to get married in Singapore? According to a study, the best age to get married in Singapore (and the rest of the world) is between the ages of 28 and 32. It is the best age to get married if you do not want to get divorced in the first … Read more

Shaking Off Prying During Chinese New Year!

Today is the second day of Chinese New Year and I thought I would review a recent article I read in The Business Times. Prying by relatives during CNY Lunar New Year is a happy occasion for many Chinese around the world. Unfortunately, in Singapore at least, many women face prying by curious relatives during … Read more

Pets After Divorce

What happens to pets after divorce? In a recent case in Canada, the Court ruled that dogs (and other pets) are properties which cannot be considered as children. The couple were married for 16 years and decided to go to the Court to resolve an issue on who 2 of their 3 dogs will live … Read more

Elements of a Successful Marriage

Mr Chiang Khee Yan and Madam Tan Ah Lek met at a friend’s gathering when she was 17 and he was 24. They dated and got engaged a year after. 4 months later, they were married on 26 September 1961. That is more than 55 years ago! What are the elements of a successful marriage? … Read more

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