What happens in the second stage of Divorce regarding Ancillary Matters? After the Court has decided that there is enough evidence to consider that the marriage has irrevocably broken down and the Court issues the Interim Judgment, the Divorce case moves into the second stage where the Court will handle the remaining ancillary matters, […]
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What happens in the first stage of Divorce after you’ve filed the Court papers? After you’ve informed the Court that you and your spouse have no disagreement over the Divorce terms and you’ll be ‘setting down’ your case for hearing on an uncontested basis, the Court will notify you of the next date where […]
Read MoreWhat happens at the first Court hearing for the Divorce?
What happens at your first Court session for your Divorce? If your spouse and yourself have agreed on a divorce, and if your spouse has no disagreement over what you’ve said in your Divorce papers summarising the key background facts of the case and the reasons for divorce (which are contained in your Statement […]
Read MoreWhat documents must you file to start the Divorce?
What documents must you file to start the Divorce process in Court? To start your divorce case, you must file these documents in Court and pay the applicable filing fees: Writ for Divorce, Statement of Claim and Statement of Particulars- The Statement of Claim must specify on which reasons (adultery, unreasonable behaviour, 3 years’ […]
Read MoreWhat are the legal requirements to get a Divorce?
What are the legal requirements to apply for a Divorce in Singapore? You can apply to get a divorce in the Singapore Family Justice Courts if you or your spouse: Is a Singaporean or is domiciled in Singapore at the time of commencement of the divorce case. Generally, to be regarded as being domiciled […]
Read MoreStep by step guide to Stage 2 of a Divorce
What are the detailed steps in Stage 2 of a Divorce? Stage 2 involves the following individual steps: In Stage 2, the Court’s aim is to decide on how to handle the Ancillary Matters regarding the Division of Matrimonial Assets and property (e.g. matrimonial home), Custody, Care and Control and Access to the Children, […]
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