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Is A Foreign Financial Relief Order Recognized In Singapore?
The Singapore Courts give regard to an international divorce. Prior to amendments to the Women’s Charter in 2011, Singapore courts had no authority to deal with post-divorce matters related to a foreign decree. Where a foreign order concerned maintenance, that maintenance order …
Forum Shopping: Can Non-Singaporeans File For A Divorce In Singapore?
Foreigners who seek to apply for divorce in Singapore have to first overcome the issue of conflict of laws, before Singapore courts are willing to hear the case. The issue of whether the marriage laws of the home country of the foreign …
Does Singapore Recognise Pre-nuptial Agreements Made Overseas?
In today’s highly globalised world, it is not uncommon for individuals of different nationalities to get married in one country, make pre-nuptial agreements, then move to another country to settle down. However, when divorce suddenly comes into the picture in …
The Trailing Spouse
Divorce can often escalate into an incredibly complex and emotionally charged situation. In the case of expat divorces it can become particularly fraught with feelings of betrayal or bitterness due to the unique scenario that such divorces present. In expat …
International Divorce – What About The Children?
Whilst undergoing International divorce, you may face confusion in dealing with issues regarding your children —can I bring them for visitation overseas? Or perhaps even move overseas permanently with them? Firstly it is important to note that removing your child …
Singapore Expat Divorce – Is It Advantageous For You To File For Divorce In Singapore?
For expats considering getting a divorce there may be various considerations in deciding whether doing so in Singapore will be advantageous in terms of cost or placing you in a favourable position in the division of matrimonial assets. The following information …
Case Study – International Child Abduction
We will study the recent 2014 Singapore Court of Appeal case of BDU v BDT. This will give you some insight onto the basis upon which an order can be made to return a child from his abduction to a …
Ancillary Orders Relating To Children In Divorce Proceedings
After a divorce judgment is granted, the second stage of divorce proceedings in Singapore family law will deal with ancillary matters. The court is empowered to make a variety of ancillary orders. In particular, the court will also make orders pertaining …
Separation Under One Roof
Separation under one roof is when you and your spouse separate but continue living in the same home. If you and your spouse have lived in the same home during part or all of the required 3 years separation period, …
Considering Your Divorce In Singapore?
It is often very difficult to give a straightforward answer as to what happens in an international divorce case. Many questions come to mind and they need to be addressed immediately. – So what happens if your marriage breaks down …