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...
