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To get a divorce in Singapore, the applicant must satisfy 3 requirements.

1. You must have been married for a minimum of 3 years unless it can be proven that the party filing for divorce has suffered exceptional hardship or the spouse has been exceptionally unreasonable and cruel.
2. The second requirement is that either party must (1) be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident (PR), (2) have been domiciled in Singapore at the beginning of the divorce process, or (3) have lived in Singapore for the 3 years immediately preceding the divorce application.
3. The third requirement is that the party filing for divorce must show that there has been an “irretrievable breakdown” of the marriage.

Please do reach out to discuss your situation and we can better guide you on your eligibility and options. The first consultation is free.

There is only one real ground for divorce – the party filing for divorce must show an “irretrievable breakdown” of the marriage. To establish “irretrievable breakdown”, the party filing for divorce is required to prove one of the following five facts:

1. Divorce by Mutual Agreement [from 1st July 2024]
2. Adultery;
3. Unreasonable behaviour;
4. Desertion for 2 years;
5. Separation for 3 years (and the defendant consents to a divorce); and
6. Separation for 4 years.

It is best to speak to a divorce lawyer to review your circumstances and seek advice on the possible options and next steps involved.

At PKWA Law we believe in fixed, clear & transparent pricing.

Uncontested / amicable divorce

• $1,490
  • No children, property or maintenance
• $2,490
  • With children, property and maintenance

  Contested divorce

  Pricing will vary. Please get in touch for a free initial consultation.

An uncontested divorce is one where both parties agree to a divorce and all ancillary issues. The main areas for agreement to be reached include:

• the reason for divorce;
• the party who will obtain care and control of the children;
• how the assets are divided, and;
• a reasonable amount of maintenance.

Under an uncontested divorce, the interim judgment will be issued after 4 weeks, before final judgment is given 3 months from the date of obtaining the interim judgment.

Yes, even if your spouse is not agreeable to the divorce, you may still proceed to file for a contested divorce. In a contested divorce, the time frame for a case to be concluded is about 6 to 12 months on average.

It would be advisable to speak to us for a free consultation so we can assess your situation and give you some options and next steps.

The time it takes to get divorced in Singapore will depend on the complexity of the situation and the amount of negotiation required. Generally speaking, a simplified uncontested divorce tends to be settled quicker, and an interim judgment can take as little as one month. A contested divorce may take 6 months or more to conclude.