by Ben | Sep 21, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
Question My spouse has forced me out of the home by changing the lock. We own this house together. What are my rights? Can I stop paying the mortgage since I cannot live there now? Answer A spouse cannot force the other spouse out of the matrimonial home which is...
by Ben | Sep 21, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
When couples fight over custody of children, mothers sometimes express a wish to change their children’s surname after divorce. This desire is frequently brought about because of the bitterness against the father and a wish for the children to cut off ties with the...
by Ben | Sep 21, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
How does the Family Court decide which parent gets custody? When parents cannot agree on how they will raise their children after divorce, judges have to decide which parent should have custody, care and control. This is not a good situation because judges may not...
by Ben | Sep 21, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
In a divorce, one of the major issues to be determined is the custody, care and control of any minor children of the marriage. A common question is whether the law in this area is biased against fathers, as the Court seems to lean in favour of mothers when deciding on...
by Ben | Sep 21, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
Singapore is a very global city, and its citizens have no lack of opportunities overseas. It is increasingly common for couples who were married in Singapore to move to other countries for various reasons, whether professional or personal. However, marriages don’t...
by Ben | Sep 21, 2021 | Probate & Letters of Administration
If a loved one has just passed away, it is naturally stressful and difficult to understand what to do about the probate process. You will need to get a good probate lawyer to help you obtain ‘Grant of Probate’ or “Letters of Administration”. These court orders give...
by Ben | Sep 21, 2021 | Personal Legal Procedures
The Small Claims Tribunal (SCT) was set up to facilitate the resolution of claims that may arise between consumers and suppliers. As it is meant to be an affordable and expedient way to settle certain matters without resorting to litigation, legal representation for...
by Ben | Sep 20, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
A prenuptial agreement is essentially a contract entered into between spouses before their marriage. This contract is intended to govern what happens if a couple eventually decides to divorce one another. As such, a common perception of prenuptial agreements is that...
by Ben | Sep 19, 2021 | Bankruptcy
What is bankruptcy in Singapore? Bankruptcy might be the first thing you think of when you realize that you can’t keep up with your bills and debts. It might even be the right solution for you. But, before declaring bankruptcy, you should know your options, how the...
by Ben | Sep 17, 2021 | Coinveyancing
At PKWA Law, our Real Estate, Property & Conveyancing lawyers act for all types of property transactions in Singapore. Our firm is widely regarded as a leading Property, Real Estate and Conveyancing Law Firm in Singapore. Our transactions range from purchases and...
