What is Child Maintenance? Child maintenance is the financial support provided by the parent towards the living expenses of his or child. The living expenses include accommodation, clothing, food and education or any other expenses as may be reasonable having regard to the parents’ means and station in life. Usually, the non-custodial parent (meaning, the
Understand Singapore’s Divorce by Mutual Agreement (DMA). Learn the requirements, process, and key benefits of this no-fault option introduced in July 2024.
When a loved one passes away, dealing with legal paperwork can be quite overwhelming for you as close family member, especially so if you have just found out you are named as an executor in the Will. Whether you are a family member, close friend, or listed as a beneficiary, one common question comes up
1. Obtain the Death Certificate 2. Arrange Funeral and Wake 3. Notify Relatives and Friends 4. Counselling and Support Services 5. Administrative and Financial Matters
What is the Mandatory Co-Parenting Programme? The Mandatory Co-Parenting Programme (“CCP”) is a compulsory programme for all parents with children below 21 years old to attend, before filing for divorce. Do I have to pay to attend this CPP? No, this programme is free of charge. Will this CPP take up a lot of my
The only legal grounds for divorce is that of which ‘the marriage has irretrievably broken down’. What are those and how should you prove them?
Getting a divorce is often a tumultuous and life-altering event. It can disrupt your life in numerous ways, leaving you with a whirlwind of emotions and a new reality to adjust to. Regardless of the circumstances surrounding the divorce, moving on can be a challenging process. However, with the right mindset and tools, you can
Divorce can be an emotionally difficult and overwhelming experience. The end of a long-term relationship can cause a wide range of complicated emotions, and the process of adjustment to the change can be particularly challenging. It is possible, however, to find hope in the midst of this difficult time. With guidance and support, you can
Marriage is a union between two people and communication is essential to ensure that it remains strong. Unfortunately, even the most loving marriages can suffer from communication breakdowns, resulting in an unhappy marriage. Here are several causes of communication breakdown in marriage:Unrealistic ExpectationsWith fairy tale-like romance often portrayed through movies, books and the media these
A CPF nomination is an action that you can take, in order to specify who will receive your CPF savings (i.e. your “nominee(s)”), and how much each nominee should receive upon your demise. Find out more in this article.
The article below is an English translation of a newspaper article written by a journalist from a leading Japanese newspaper, Asahi Shimbun (朝日新聞) on 11th April 2021. The journalist interviewed and quoted the views of lawyer, Ng Pui Khim on the subject of name changing in Singapore.
Are you at risk of divorce? We provide divorce mediation to settle your marital disputes. Read on to find out more about what this process is all about.