Knowledge & Insights
No obligation to disclose information before signing Deed of Separation
Obligation During Signing Deed of Separation If you are signing a Deed of Separation, it is important to ensure that your spouse has disclosed all relevant information for your consideration before you sign it because you will not be able to rely on your spouse’s...
Bankruptcy will significantly affect division of matrimonial assets
If your spouse is bankrupt, this can significantly affect how your matrimonial assets are divided. The High Court provided an explanation of how bankruptcy can potentially have a significant effect on the division of matrimonial assets in the case of AVM v AWH [2015]...
Singapore Court can grant financial relief for Divorce obtained overseas
Can the Singapore Court grant financial relief for Divorce obtained overseas? If you had obtained your divorce overseas, you may still be able to obtain financial relief through the Singapore Courts. This is because although a marriage may have been terminated in a...
What is a Personal Protection Order (PPO)?
What is a PPO? A Personal Protection Order (PPO) is an Order issued by the Court which restrains (i.e. prohibits) a person from using family violence against a family member A breach of a Personal Protection Order (PPO) is a criminal offence under section 65(8) of the...
What is “Family Violence”?
What is Family Violence? Family Violence is defined in the Women's Charter as one of the following acts: Wilfully or knowingly placing or attempting to place a family member in fear of hurt Causing hurt to a family member by such act which is known or ought to have...
What are the benefits of having a Deed of Separation?
Benefits of having a Deed of Separation As the parties may be separating for some time before a Divorce is actually obtained, a Deed of Separation helps to set clear rules as to how the couple’s living and financial arrangements during the ongoing separation will be...