Plain answers to common legal questions
General information on Singapore law, written in everyday language. Read up before you decide anything, then speak with a lawyer about your own situation.
Divorce and family guides
How divorce works in Singapore, and how the court deals with the children, maintenance and the things you own together.
Getting divorced
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How does divorce work in Singapore?
A Singapore divorce moves in two main stages: the court first decides whether the marriage should end, and then deals with the children, maintenance and property. This guide walks through each step and how agreement between spouses changes the path.
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Can you divorce within three years of marriage?
Singapore law generally does not allow a divorce to be filed until three years after the wedding. There is a narrow exception, and there are other legal options for couples who need to live apart before then.
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How does mediation work in a Singapore divorce?
Mediation helps separating couples reach their own agreement with a neutral third party. This guide explains when mediation is required at the Family Justice Courts, the private options available, and why it can help.
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How are matrimonial assets divided in a Singapore divorce?
When a marriage ends, the court divides the matrimonial assets in the way it considers just and equitable. This guide explains what counts as a matrimonial asset and how the court weighs each spouse's contributions.
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How does maintenance for a spouse and children work?
Both parents have a legal duty to support their children, and a former spouse may also be ordered to pay maintenance. This guide covers how the court decides, how orders can be changed and what happens if payments stop.
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Are prenuptial and postnuptial agreements enforceable in Singapore?
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are not automatically binding in Singapore, but the court can give them real weight. This guide explains how the court treats them and what helps an agreement count.
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What do custody, care and control, and access mean?
When parents separate, the court makes three kinds of orders about the children: custody, care and control, and access. This guide explains what each one covers and how the court decides.
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Can you move overseas with your child after separating?
A parent who wants to move abroad with a child usually needs either the other parent's consent or the court's permission. This guide explains relocation applications and how international child abduction rules work.
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