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...
