Deed of Separation Lawyers

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For many people, the thought of a divorce seems like an overwhelming change of circumstances. In those situations where you feel it’s too early to make a permanent decision, a Deed of Separation is the best way forward.

Situations where you might separate rather than get divorced include:

• Where you have been married for less than 3 years.
• Wanting time to decide the best way forward without rushing for a divorce.
• You have strong religious beliefs.
• You’ve not fulfilled the Minimum Occupancy Period (MOP) to sell your HDB flat.

What can the Deed of Separation do for you?

Because the document is an agreement between a married couple that is legally binding, it allows you to express the terms of your separation.

For instance, it could set out:

• Housing arrangements for couples who no longer wish to live together.
• How the marital assets should be divided.
• Which party will have the custody, care, and control of the children.
• Access arrangements regarding the children.
• Whether maintenance should be paid by one party to another and for their children.

The Deed of Separation is a private document and not lodged with a court.

It’s crucial that you seek advice from a law firm that are experts in dealing with this area of law before you proceed with a Deed of Separation.

PKWA Law is here to help and advise you on the best way forward to deal with your separation at what is a distressing time.