by Ben | Sep 5, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
How does the Court deal with the division of matrimonial assets in a divorce? Recently, our team of divorce lawyers led by Deputy Head Dorothy Tan won a significant case at the Court of Appeal for the husband (Twiss, Christopher James Hans v Twiss, Yvonne Prendergast...
by Ben | Sep 5, 2021 | Inheritance, Wills & Trusts
How do you access your deceased spouse’s bank account? At PKWA Probate Law, we provide legal guidance for clients after the death of a loved one. Commonly, family members do not know what they should do during this difficult time. They usually want to know: “How...
by Ben | Sep 5, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
Wife Maintenance The crucial question for the courts to consider in each family’s circumstances is, of course: how much maintenance should be given to the wife and for how long? Is the ex-wife in a divorce automatically entitled to maintenance? Maintenance for the...
by Ben | Sep 5, 2021 | Inheritance, Probate & Letters of Administration, Wills & Trusts
Losing a loved one is undoubtedly one of life’s most challenging experiences. Amidst the emotional turmoil, there are critical legal matters that demand attention to ensure the deceased’s affairs are properly managed. At PKWA Law, we recognize the...
by Ben | Sep 3, 2021 | Inheritance, Probate & Letters of Administration
What are Letters of Administration and how much do they cost? The Grant of Letters of Administration is a court document granted by the Family Court issued to the person (usually the closest next of kin) who will administer the estate of someone who dies without a...
by Ben | Sep 3, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
What are the grounds for divorce in Singapore? When you file your divorce papers, you will need to establish that you have a legal ground (or complaint) under the Women’s Charter for divorce. Under Singapore divorce law, there is only one possible ground for divorce:...
by Ben | Sep 3, 2021 | Inheritance, Probate & Letters of Administration
You would need to apply to the court for a Grant of Probate if the deceased person had made a Will. The inheritance of the assets would go to the beneficiaries named in the Will. On the other hand, if the deceased did not make a valid Will, the family members would...
by Ben | Aug 31, 2021 | Probate & Letters of Administration, Inheritance, Wills & Trusts
What happens to your assets if you die without a will? This article explores what happens to your assets if you pass away without making a will and addresses whether you might be entitled to an inheritance if a family member dies intestate. Summary If you have a will,...
by Bogdan | Aug 20, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
Under Singapore divorce law, a divorce is the legal procedure that ends a marriage. When you get your Interim Judgment of Divorce, this is the end of the first stage of your divorce proceedings. The ancillary matters are usually dealt with at the second stage of...
by Ben | Jun 15, 2021 | Criminal Defence
Prostitution is legal in Singapore. It may be surprising to some visitors, but there are brothels which are regulated by the Singapore government, where both local and foreign women can legally offer sexual services to paying customers. However, these sex workers must...
