by Ray Louis Law | Sep 27, 2015 | Divorce Process
As reported in Singapore Law Watch, the Singapore High Court heard an appeal in the case of TEG v TEH and another matter [2015] SGHCF 8. Among other things, a mathematical formula to calculate lump sum maintenance was used: For more information contact Singapore...
by Ray Louis Law | Sep 15, 2015 | Contested Divorce, Divorce Process
APE v APF [2015] SGCA 47- A decision of the Court of Appeal in Singapore: 1.”An order for nominal maintenance, by its very terms, clearly preserves a wife’s right to apply for a variation of that maintenance order in the future should the need arise because...
by Ray Louis Law | Aug 29, 2015 | Contested Divorce
Decision of the Singapore Court of Appeal – ANJ v ANK [2015] SGCA 34 1. “Do not overcompensate or undercompensate a spouse’s indirect contribution” 2. “We are however cognisant that it is not uncommon for lower courts, in exercise of...
by Ray Louis Law | Aug 22, 2015 | Contested Divorce, Divorce Process
The claim for maintenance is handled by the Family Justice Courts. How does the Courts decide on the quantum to award? The court decides on the quantum to award after considering the following factors: The financial needs of the wife The income, earning capacity,...
by Ray Louis Law | Aug 22, 2015 | Divorce - Mediation and Negotiation
The Matrimonial Mediation Scheme was developed by the Singapore Mediation Centre to help parties involved in divorce or separation resolve disputes amicably, in a time and cost efficient manner. Features of the Scheme The Scheme aims to encourage a constructive...
by Ray Louis Law | Aug 22, 2015 | Divorce Process
The Collaborative Family Practice (CFP) is an interest-based approach to negotiations dealing with matrimonial disputes. It is a time and cost-effective legal process which seeks to assist couples in reaching an agreement and thereabout avoiding the social, economic...
by Ray Louis Law | Aug 22, 2015 | Divorce Process
There are pre-conditions to fulfil before a court will order a divorce. They are: Parties must be married for at least three years Either the husband or the wife must be domiciled in Singapore and habitually resident here for a period of at least three years preceding...
by Ray Louis Law | Aug 22, 2015 | Contested Divorce
Pursuant to Section 68 of the Women’s Charter, a child is entitled to maintenance from both his parents. Who is a child? For the purposes of the law, a child must be under the age of 21 to be entitled to maintenance. This includes a legitimate child, an adopted...
by Ray Louis Law | Aug 22, 2015 | Deed of Separation
A Deed of Separation is a legal document between married partners stating their decision to live separately. It contains the terms and conditions of the relationship during the period of supervision, including terms relating to custody, division of assets and even...
by Ray Louis Law | Aug 22, 2015 | Divorce Process
The duration of divorce proceedings depends on whether it is a contested or an uncontested divorce. What is the difference between a contested and uncontested divorce? A contested divorce is one in which the parties are unable to agree, either about getting a divorce...
