If you have been married for less than 3 years, how do you get the Court’s permission to apply for Divorce?
You will need to get the Court’s permission to apply for a Divorce in Singapore if you have been married for less than 3 years. You will need to prove to the Court that either: You have suffered exceptional hardship during the marriage; or Your spouse has behaved with exceptional depravity i.e. behaved extraordinarily badly. […]
How long must you have been married in order to get a Divorce?
There is a time-based requirement for a marriage to qualify for a Divorce in Singapore. You can only apply for a Divorce in Singapore if you have been married for 3 years or more. If you have been married for less than 3 years, you cannot apply for a Divorce unless you obtain the Court’s […]
Who can apply for a Divorce in Singapore?
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. […]
What are the stages in a Divorce?
There are different stages in a Divorce proceeding in Singapore. A brief summary of the stages in a Divorce is: STAGE 1 – Interim Judgment: The Family Court grants your Divorce by issuing an Interim Judgment of Divorce. This is the end of the first stage of your Divorce proceedings in Singapore. STAGE 2 – Ancillary […]
Who are the Parties in a Divorce?
The Plaintiff and Defendant are the key parties named and involved in a Divorce in Singapore. A Divorce petition generally comprises 2 Parties i.e. you and your spouse. The Plaintiff is the spouse filing the Petition. The Defendant is the other spouse responding to the Petition. If the Divorce is based on the grounds of […]
What should you consider before filing for Divorce?
There are a number of important issues to consider before filing for Divorce in Singapore. Before filing for Divorce, you and your spouse should consider the following: The possibility of reconciliation. There are many government-linked and independent programmes that help couples in their efforts to save their marriage. Whether you need more information on what […]
What is the difference between Divorce, Nullity and Judicial Separation?
Divorce, Nullity and Judicial Separation are different ways to get out of a marital relationship in Singapore. Divorce is legal procedure that formally ends a marriage. Nullity voids a marriage in its entirety, putting you and your spouse in the position as if they have never been married. Judicial Separation allows you and your spouse […]
What is the Family Court and what types of cases does it handle?
The Family Court is the central Court that handles all Family Law-related matters and Court proceedings in Singapore. The Family Court handles cases including those relating to: Adoption proceedings under the Adoption of Children Act Divorce, nullity and Judicial Separation proceedings under Part X of the Women’s Charter Guardianship, Custody, Care and Control of and […]
Singapore Court can grant financial relief for divorce obtained overseas
If you had obtained your divorce overseas, you may still be able to obtain financial relief through the Singapore Courts. This is because although a marriage may have been terminated in a foreign and overseas jurisdiction, ancillary matters (e.g. division of matrimonial assets, maintenance for the former spouse) that arise from that divorce may still […]