You will need to fulfil certain criteria before the Singapore Family Court will allow you to file for Divorce in Singapore.
You can apply to get a Divorce in Singapore if you or your spouse satisfy the following conditions:
- You or your spouse is domiciled in Singapore at the time of start of Divorce proceedings. A Singapore Citizen is regarded, until otherwise proven, to be domiciled in Singapore. The criteria of domicile extend beyond simple residency – you are regarded as being domiciled in Singapore if you consider Singapore your home and intends to reside in Singapore indefinitely.
- You or your spouse lived in Singapore for at least 3 years immediately before the start of Divorce proceedings in Singapore.