What are the legal requirements for a Divorce?

by | Nov 2, 2018 | Knowledge & Insights

Legal requirements to fulfil before you can get a Divorce in Singapore

The Family Court will only grant a Divorce if it is convinced that there has been an irretrievable marriage breakdown. To prove that the marriage has irretrievably broken down, you must prove one or more of the following facts:

  1. Your spouse has committed adultery, and you find it intolerable to live with your spouse.
  2. Your spouse has behaved in such a way that you can’t reasonably be expected to live with your spouse.
  3. Your spouse has deserted you for a continuous period of a minimum of 2 years.
  4. You and your spouse have been separated and lived apart for a minimum of 3 years because your spouse agrees to the Divorce.
  5. You and your spouse have been separated and lived apart for a minimum of 4 years if your spouse disagrees with the Divorce.
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Jonathan Wong

Jonathan is the Founder and Managing Director of Tembusu Law. He is also the founder of LawGuide Singapore, a prominent legaltech startup which successfully created and launched Singapore’s first legal chatbot in 2017.