by Ben | Dec 17, 2021 | Inheritance, Probate & Letters of Administration, Wills & Trusts
A Comprehensive Guide to HDB Inheritance Rules in Singapore Inheriting a Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat can be complicated and confusing. Many factors influence the process. To ensure a smooth process for inheriting a HDB flat, it is crucial to understand...
by Ben | Dec 14, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
Understanding Spousal and Children’s Maintenance in Singapore Divorce is a difficult journey, and among the most challenging issues to resolve are the financial arrangements for both spouses and children. In Singapore, the law provides a clear framework for...
by Ben | Dec 14, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
Annulment of Marriage in Singapore – Complete Guide An annulment of marriage is a legal process that declares a marriage null and void. Unlike divorce, which ends a valid marriage, an annulment means that in the eyes of the law the marriage never existed. After...
by Ben | Nov 22, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
Custody, Care & Control, and Access in Singapore – A Parent’s Guide Going through a divorce is tough. But for parents, the hardest part is often not about property or money — it’s about your children. Many mums and dads worry: Who will my child live with?...
by Ben | Nov 22, 2021 | Family Law
Adopting a child is a legal process with significant consequences for the child, the biological parents, and the adoptive parents. Adoption establishes a new legal relationship between the child and the adopting parents. At the same time, it severs the legal...
by Ben | Nov 15, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
In Singapore, separation is one of the four grounds parties can rely on to prove an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage when seeking a divorce. The party seeking the divorce can either show that the parties have been separated for three years if the defendant...
by Ben | Nov 14, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
The Women’s Charter provides for both child and spousal maintenance during the marriage or as part of divorce proceedings. In Singapore, every parent has a legal duty to maintain their children under 21 years old. In some cases, the duty extends to after the...
by Ben | Nov 8, 2021 | Family Law
Family Violence and Personal Protection Orders (PPO) in Singapore Family violence is a serious and sensitive issue. In Singapore, the law provides a crucial legal tool to protect individuals from harm: the Personal Protection Order (PPO). If you or a loved one are...
by Ben | Nov 8, 2021 | Family Law, Personal Legal Procedures
The Singapore Government introduced the Mental Capacity Act in 2008 to address the increase in mental illnesses as the population ages. The Act came into effect in 2010. Any Singaporean over the age of 21 can now plan for mental incapacity by appointing a person to...
by Ben | Nov 1, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
Adultery and Divorce in Singapore – What You Need to Know Divorce is never easy, and cases involving adultery can feel especially painful. Many clients ask whether adultery is enough to get a divorce in Singapore, how it is proven, and what effect it has on...
