by Ben | Sep 13, 2021 | Inheritance, Probate & Letters of Administration
“Hailed as a leading specialist for probate and family law in Singapore. PKWA Law has earned its rank as one of the top family law firms in the 2019 edition of Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific. The firm packages most of its legal services with an all-inclusive fixed...
by Ben | Sep 13, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
Expatriate divorce in Singapore With a large community of foreigners and expatriates in Singapore, it is natural to expect the divorce rate among foreigners to rise here. If you are looking for an expatriate divorce lawyer in Singapore, here are answers to some...
by Ben | Sep 13, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
How is a business divided in a divorce? Before jumping into this topic we should first start by discussing the concept of matrimonial assets. Under the Women’s Charter, matrimonial assets include: Assets acquired by one or both parties during the marriage. Assets used...
by Ben | Sep 13, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
Dividing Matrimonial Assets in Singapore Divorce: Homes, CPF & Inherited Property Explained Introduction Dividing property and finances is often the most difficult part of a divorce in Singapore. Many clients ask: “What happens to my HDB flat? What about CPF...
by Ben | Sep 10, 2021 | Inheritance, Probate & Letters of Administration
What is a Grant of Probate? When a person passes away, and the deceased person has a valid will, the beneficiaries need the Executor (the person named in the Will) to apply to the court for a Grant of Probate. When the court issues probate, it confers authority to the...
by Ben | Sep 10, 2021 | Personal Legal Procedures, Family Law
It is a common practice for people to change their name in Singapore, and this is done via a legal document known as a deed poll. In this article, we’ll provide more detail on the process and requirements. What is a Deed Poll? A Deed Poll is a legal document...
by Ben | Sep 10, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law, Housing
There are several problems you may face when dealing with your HDB Flat after a divorce. This is especially so when the minimum occupation period (“MOP”) for the HDB flat is not yet up. Depending on how ownership of the HDB flat changes pursuant to the divorce, there...
by Ben | Sep 10, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
Divorce vs Deed of Separation in Singapore: What’s the Difference? In Singapore, divorce is the legal process that formally ends a marriage under the Women’s Charter. Once a divorce is finalised, both parties are legally free to remarry. Sometimes, however, couples...
by Ben | Sep 10, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law, News
PKWA Law Wins Landmark Case at Court of Appeal: Husband’s Share of Matrimonial Assets Increased to 75%, up from 25% of $13.6 Million Family lawyers from PKWA Law successfully represented a client (the husband) in a significant Court of Appeal case regarding the...
by Ben | Sep 9, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
Unreasonable Behaviour as a Ground for Divorce in Singapore (Updated 2025) In Singapore, there is only one legal ground for divorce under the Women’s Charter: the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. To prove this, a spouse must rely on one of the prescribed...
