by Ben | Oct 13, 2021 | Housing
If you want to appoint someone to carry out certain legal activities for you, on your behalf, then you will need something called a Power of Attorney (POA). In this article, we explore a particular type of POA, known as a Housing and Development Board Power of...
by Ben | Oct 7, 2021 | Criminal Defence
Drink Driving in Singapore Drink driving can lead to serious consequences. It can sharply increase the likelihood of accidents and endangers the lives of other road users. As such, Singapore takes a dim view of those driving under the influence of alcohol or other...
by Ben | Sep 22, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
What is an Uncontested Divorce by Mutual Agreement in Singapore If you are going through a divorce in Singapore, it makes sense to see if you can file for an Uncontested Divorce. From 1 July 2024, couples may file for divorce based on mutual agreement without citing...
by Ben | Sep 22, 2021 | Family Law, Personal Legal Procedures
Many of us understand the importance of creating a will. We want to ensure our children and our estate will be well taken care of after passing away. In addition, we wish to make things easier for our family members, and we fear potential family disputes over the...
by Ben | Sep 22, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
A divorce can, unfortunately, bring out the worst in your spouse. This is because they may be so aggrieved and resort to underhanded or undesirable conduct. If your spouse is bent on spoiling for a fight, here are some common divorce tactics that you should be aware...
by Ben | Sep 22, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
How does the Family Court decide on spousal and children maintenance? This article will briefly cover three areas regarding an ex-wife’s maintenance: Determining the amount Nominal maintenance Variation of maintenance How does the Court determine the amount of...
by Ben | Sep 22, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
For many people, the prospect of filing for divorce will seem a daunting task. Beyond the emotional toll of the process on all involved, the actual nuts and bolts of untangling lives and assets, and making arrangements for life after divorce, can be complex and...
by Ben | Sep 22, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
At PKWA Law, we see women asking for divorce more than men. This is not just an anecdotal observation. Statistics also prove that more women than men are likely to ask for a divorce. According to the Department of Statistics data released in July 2016, divorce was...
by Ben | Sep 22, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
Divorce is understandably one of the most stressful events in any individual’s life. Where there are children to the marriage and assets to be divided between parties, matters only get even more complicated. Therefore, it is unsurprising that divorce proceedings have...
by Ben | Sep 22, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
When you decide to divorce in Singapore, you will have many questions. Do I qualify for divorce? What is my entitlement? What happens to my children, and how are assets to be divided? How long does the divorce process take? How much does a divorce cost? At PKWA Law,...
