The Split after the Split – Part II
Explaining Fair and Equitable Division of Matrimonial Assets-Global Assessment Method for Long, Single-Income Marriage Just when we thought the law is fairly settled after ANJ v ANK [2015] SGCA 34,…
The Split after the Split – Part I
The Split after the Split Part 1 - Explaining Fair and Equitable Division of Matrimonial Assets - Global Assessment Method for Dual Income Family This is the first of 2…
Is a Deed of Separation Always Foolproof and Ironclad?
Will a Deed of Separation, usually signed some years ago, be binding when parties finally start their divorce? Those are questions few ask because they just assume the answer to…
Common Misunderstandings Concerning Divorce (Or The Grounds For divorce):
From my work at legal clinics, I am often asked about the 'strongest' ground for a divorce by unhappy wives. When I tell them there is only one ground for a divorce in Singapore, they are surprised. I hope that this article will clear common misunderstandings about divorce laws in Singapore.
MacDivorce 2011: An Update
I wrote a MacDivorce article in April 2008 where I explained the term as something I coined to describe what I regarded as a fuss-free way to divorce. This article is an updated version as there are new rules put in place to make the process even easier now.
MacDivorce-A Quick, Easy, Low-Cost & Possibly Painless (?) Divorce In Singapore
“MacDivorce” is a term I coined to describe what I regard as the “best” way to divorce (if there is such a thing as a “best” way for such a traumatic and stressful experience). It is the best because as the title suggests, it is fuss free, quick and thus low cost, kind of like having a meal at a fast food joint. As the premise for MacDivorce is the consensual understanding of both spouses, it is therefore the least painful.
CPF Act (Amendment) 2007 And Its Impact on Matrimonial Asset
This article explains the impact of the new amendments in the CPF Act on CPF as matrimonial assets for division upon divorce.