divorce lawyers in singapore
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Divorce Lawyers in Singapore
A presentation brought to you
by Lawyers-Singapore.com
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Legal Framework for
Divorce in Singapore
• The Divorce procedures in
Singapore falls under the Women’s
Charter or Chapter 353.
• In order to apply for divorce in
Singapore one of the spouses must be a
resident when applying for separation or
must have lived in the city for three
continuous years before starting
the proceedings.
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The Grounds for Divorce
in Singapore
• The grounds for divorce in
Singapore are the following:
adultery;
unreasonable behavior that makes it
impossible for one of the spouses to
live with the other;
desertion if one of the party has left
the conjugal home for more than two
years;
if the spouses have lived apart for
three years or more.
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Judicial Separation in
Singapore
• Judicial separation is available if
one of the spouses does not want to
live with the other party, but does not
want to apply for divorce either.
• In this case, a petition with the Court
for Judicial Separation must be
submitted.
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Marriage Annulment in
Singapore
• In certain cases, marriage
annulment is also possible in
Singapore.
• However, it is advisable to consult
a law firm in Singapore before
proceeding with the application
because of the extended grounds
for annulment.
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The Divorce Procedure in
Singapore >>
• Before commencing the divorce
procedure, the lawyers in
Singapore must obtain all relevant
information with the HDB (Housing
and Development Board) and the
CPF (Central Provident Fund) Board.
• Our lawyers in Singapore can help
you initiate the divorce procedure
and represent you through the entire
process.
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>> The Divorce
Procedure in Singapore
• The second step for the divorce
procedure in Singapore will be
filing a Writ for divorce and a
Statement of Claim.
• Singapore litigation lawyers may
file all documents electronically.
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The Divorce Trial in
Singapore >>
• After the documents are submitted, an
8-day period is granted for the other
party to contest the divorce.
• This period may be extended by the
Family Court by issuing a Memorandum
of Appearance that has 14-days validity.
• Then, the Court will arrange a Status
Conference or a Pre Trial Conference
between parties and their divorce
lawyers.
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>> The Divorce Trial in Singapore
• The divorce trial may take several
days.
• During the divorce procedure,
properties and assets are divided
between parties and, if children are
involved, custody, maintenance and
visitation rights will also be decided.
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Legal Assistance in
Singapore
• The divorce procedure in Singapore
implies in some cases a complex
process, that is why it is recommended
to ask for the help of a local law firm.
• Whether you need representation in
divorce matters or just qualified legal advice you can contact our attorneys
in Singapore.
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attention!
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