Can you force your spouse to move out of the matrimonial property during Divorce proceedings?
This relates to a situation where you are getting a Divorce in Singapore but still living with your spouse in the same residential property. You are generally not allowed to force your spouse to move out of the matrimonial property during Divorce proceedings. However, you may be allowed to do so in special circumstances such […]
When can you remarry?
This relates to a situation where you are divorcing your current spouse in Singapore in order to marry another person. You can only remarry after you have obtained Final Judgment in the Divorce. The Final Judgment is also known as a Certificate of Making Interim Judgment Final. You can only apply for the Court to […]
Must you have a lawyer to get Divorced?
You can apply for a Divorce on your own or through a lawyer in Singapore. The choice is completely yours. If you want to and can represent yourself in the Divorce proceedings, the Court will allow you to do so. However, you will need to comply with the legal, procedural and formal requirements of conducting […]
Can you and your spouse come to an agreement so that you can avoid a contested Divorce?
A contested Divorce in Singapore is more expensive and complicated than an uncontested Divorce because contested Divorce involves you and your spouse disagreeing on how to handle the key issues and decisions. If you and your spouse can come to an amicable arrangement on the Divorce and Ancillary Matters, you can avoid a contested Divorce […]
Can you challenge a Writ for Divorce filed by your spouse?
What can you do if your spouse has filed for a Divorce in Singapore and you wish to oppose or challenge what is being written in the Divorce Petition? If you want to oppose your spouse’s Divorce application, you must follow important Court procedures. You cannot ignore the Petition or the Court case, otherwise the […]
Can you proceed with the Divorce if you cannot to contact or locate your spouse?
This relates to a situation where you wish to start Divorce proceedings in Singapore but are unable to locate your spouse. Even if you cannot contact or locate your spouse, you can still start your Divorce application in the Singapore Family Court. However, your Divorce proceedings may be more expensive and complicated because the Court […]
Can I enforce orders made by the Syariah Court in the Family Court?
This relates to a situation where you have a Syariah Court Order that you wish to enforce against your spouse in Singapore. You can enforce orders made by the Syariah Court in the Family Court. You may choose to file a Magistrate’s Complaint for breach of the Order under sections 51 or 52 of the […]
Can the Family Court grant a Divorce to a Muslim couple, or to a couple married under the Muslim law?
Different Divorce laws apply for couples married under Civil Law and Muslim Law in Singapore. The Family Court in Singapore only grants Divorces to couples who are married under Civil Law. Matrimonial disputes involving Muslim parties or persons who are married under Muslim law come under the jurisdiction of the Syariah Court under the Administration […]
What are the legal requirements for a Divorce?
There are formal legal requirements to fulfil before you can get a Divorce in Singapore. The Family Court will only grant a Divorce if it is convinced that the marriage has ended i.e. that there has been an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. To prove that the marriage has irretrievably or irrevocably broken down, you […]