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,...
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...
