by Ben | May 3, 2022 | News
PKWA Law is delighted to announce that we have once again been recognised as a leading Family and Matrimonial Law Firm in the Asia Pacific in the 2022 edition of Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific. Our firm has made it to the shortlist for Matrimonial and Family Law...
by Ben | May 3, 2022 | Criminal Defence
In Singapore, acts of sexual molestation are criminalised by section 354 of the Penal Code. It describes outrage of modesty as “assault or use of criminal force to any person, intending to outrage or knowing it to be likely to outrage the modesty of that...
by Ben | Apr 22, 2022 | News
PKWA Law has been named by Doyles as one of the top leading Family & Divorce law firms in Singapore once again, cementing our position in the practice of family, divorce and matrimonial law. PKWA Law’s Head of Family Law & General Litigation Practice and...
by Ben | Mar 30, 2022 | Bankruptcy
Introduction to the Debt Repayment Scheme in Singapore In Singapore, the Debt Repayment Scheme (DRS) is an alternative to bankruptcy. It is a pre-bankruptcy procedure that aims to provide a favourable solution to the debtor and the creditors by avoiding a formal...
by Ben | Mar 10, 2022 | Family Law, Divorce
“Family violence” in general terms refers to various forms of violence occurring within families. It is often referred to as domestic violence. Although spousal violence is the most common form of family violence, it is an umbrella term that refers to more...
by Ben | Feb 18, 2022 | Inheritance, Wills & Trusts
The super-wealthy has been using trusts to hold and pass on family wealth for decades, if not centuries. These days, trusts still offer many advantages for people seeking to protect their wealth and pass on assets without lengthy probate procedures. It can also...
by Ben | Feb 15, 2022 | Divorce, Family Law
An HDB flat forms a significant portion of many Singapore couples’ matrimonial assets. Couples contemplating divorce are often concerned about what would happen to their HDB flat after the divorce. Can one partner keep the flat? Do you have to sell it? How will...
by Ben | Dec 17, 2021 | Inheritance, Wills & Trusts
Inheriting a Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat can be complicated and confusing. Many factors influence the process. Two important factors are whether the deceased had a valid will and whether the HDB flat has other owners. It could also make a difference if...
by Ben | Dec 14, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
Alimony refers to the legal obligation of one spouse to provide financial support to the other spouse or ex-spouse. This obligation arises from a divorce or family law. Alimony is different from child support, which refers to a parent’s obligation to provide for...
by Ben | Dec 14, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law
Annulment is a legal process that ends a marriage. The consequence is that the marriage in effect never existed. After the annulment, the parties’ marital status will return to being “single,” as if the marriage never happened. Whilst the process of a Divorce also...
