Life still goes on, yes, even after you’ve made up your mind to go separate ways from your partner. Sometimes, the unexpected happens, and one’s life may just end abruptly without any warning signs. Realistically, divorce proceedings take months, and in some cases even years, to wrap up. If you should pass away without having
Singaporeans are becoming aware of the importance of writing will in order to distribute their assets according to their wishes in the event of death. However in numerous scenerios, the Lasting Power of Attorney is often left out. Many of them have not thought about the possible situation when they are still living but are
Filing for divorce in Singapore can be a long and tedious process to go through even if the couple has agreed on the divorce. Read on for more information on divorce.
What is Annulment of Marriage? Annulment of marriage is a legal procedure in Singapore that cancels a marriage between two people. It is different from divorce, as it declares the marriage void from the start. This means that the marriage never existed and both parties are free to marry again. Annulment vs Divorce Any husband
Maintenance of Child It is the duty of a parent to maintain or contribute to the maintenance of his or her child, whether or not the child is living with the parent, with such accommodation, clothing, food and education as may be reasonable. This responsibility continues even after a divorce. In assessing maintenance, the Court
Who decide a child’s upbringing & welfare? A parent that has been granted with care and control of the child has the right to make daily decisions about a child’s upbringing and welfare. This right naturally belongs to the parent with whom the child lives. In certain situations, the Court may find it suitable to
What is the Mandatory Parenting Programme? The Mandatory Parenting Programme is a one-to-one consultation session for parents with one or more children below 21 years old, before they file for divorce. It is compulsory for persons who want to file a divorce, but cannot agree with their spouses on the matters relating to divorce and
1. Don’t threaten your spouse with a divorce unless you mean it.If you think that using the word “divorce” might knock some sense into your husband/wife’s head, please think again. Often, divorce clients tell their lawyers that the main reason for filing a divorce is because their spouses have been constantly threatening them with divorce.Are