Monthly Archives: June 2015
Drafting A Will During Divorce
It is a common occurrence for married couples to appoint each other as Executors of their will, or to appoint as their beneficiaries, or both. When that marriage falls apart, and heads towards a divorce, often times many forget about their wills, being so caught up in the emotional roller coaster and the proceedings of […]
Read morePersonal Protection Orders
When you say “I do” you think of happily ever after, that you have found the perfect person to spend the rest of your days with, to start a beautiful family and settle down into domestic bliss. Unfortunately, sometimes, that dream turns into a nightmare, and you now find yourself living in untenable conditions where […]
Read moreMaintaining the Ex-Spouse
Spousal maintenance, or the income payable to a former spouse, can be a thorny subject, especially if the terms of the divorce were not amicable. Many find it difficult to understand why they are obligated by law to financially support their former spouse after the dissolution of their union. Maintaining Factors The Singapore’s Women Charter […]
Read moreEnforcing Child Maintenance
During the course of divorce proceedings, the Court would also have ordered a parent to be responsible for child maintenance should there be children involved. The order, however, is sometimes ignored by the payer. In such cases of non compliance then, a maintenance order is issued. There are various options where such maintenance can be […]
Read moreEnforced Counselling and Mediation
Couples filing for divorce with children below 21 years of age are obligated to go for counselling and mediation at Child Focused Resolution Centres (CFRC). Child Focused Resolution Centre The Child Focused Resolution Centre was established as an early forum for divorcing parents to discuss their children’s care management issues in a conciliatory manner. Such […]
Read moreAll About Matrimonial Assets
Matrimonial Assets Matrimonial Asset is defined as the asset which is owned by one or both of the parties who are married to each other. When either party applies for a divorce, these assets are then subjected to division by order of the Court. Division of assets can spiral into an explosive situation as both […]
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