Main Stages in a Divorce in Singapore
The Divorce process typically involves the following 2 stages:
- Stage 1 (Divorce Court Proceedings): both parties will submit documents and information to the Family Justice Court to show that a Divorce should be given (e.g. proving the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage through adultery, unreasonable behaviour, desertion or separation)
- Stage 2 (Ancillary Court Proceedings): both parties will submit documents and information to the Family Justice Court to handle all other vital issues resulting from the Divorce (also known as Ancillary Matters):
- Maintenance of the Wife and Children (e.g. financial support)
- Custody, Care and Control of as well as Access (e.g. visitation rights) to the Children
- Division of the matrimonial assets (e.g. matrimonial home)