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...
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by Ben | Nov 8, 2021 | Family Law
Family violence is unfortunately not unheard of in Singapore. Every year many women and men approach the courts for protection. If you live with family violence, you should know that Singapore law protects victims of domestic violence. Section 65 of the Women’s...
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
In Singapore, adultery is not a ground for divorce on its own. The only sole ground for divorce is in section 95(1) of the Women’s Charter. It provides that either party to the marriage may file for divorce on the grounds that the marriage has irretrievably...
by Ben | Oct 28, 2021 | Criminal Defence
Breaking the speed limit is one of the most common traffic offences in Singapore. Whether you speed by accident or on purpose, knowledge of the law around speeding is something everyone should be familiar with. Not only might it discourage you from driving...
by Ben | Oct 21, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
When making maintenance and custody orders during divorce proceedings, the court will take many factors into account. For example, who will make major life decisions for the children? Where will the children live, and how will visitation work? What amount of...
by Ben | Oct 13, 2021 | Personal Legal Procedures
When an individual gives another person the legal power to act on their behalf, this is known as a Power of Attorney (POA). It is a legally binding document. The person giving the power is known as the donor, and The recipient of the power is called the donee. Who...
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...
