by Ben | Sep 9, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
What is “unreasonable behaviour” in Singapore divorce? To show unreasonable behaviour, it is not sufficient to say that the parties no longer get along or are not compatible. Instead, you must show that your spouse has behaved in such a way that you cannot...
by Ben | Sep 9, 2021 | Family Law, Divorce
Choosing the best divorce family lawyers in Singapore (with affordable fees) Everyone would like to have the best divorce lawyer without paying expensive fees, but where do you find a good divorce lawyer in Singapore and whose fees are reasonable and affordable?...
by Ben | Sep 8, 2021 | Family Law, Inheritance
The Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows you to plan ahead and appoint someone whom you trust (called the donee) to manage your finances and your welfare if you should suddenly become mentally incapacitated. Why make a Lasting Power of Attorney? Life is uncertain....
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...
