What are the main stages in a Divorce?

by | Feb 22, 2016 | Knowledge & Insights

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)
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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.