Family & Divorce Lawyer in Singapore

Many parents believe that mothers automatically receive care and control of the children after divorce. This is a common misconception. Learn how the Family Justice Courts determine care and control, the factors they consider, and what parents can do to strengthen their case.

A sham marriage or marriage of convenience does not necessarily mean you can simply treat yourself as unmarried. Find out whether you may still need a divorce or annulment, and what to do if you have lost contact with your spouse.

If your spouse has disappeared, moved overseas or cannot be contacted, you may still be able to get a divorce in Singapore. We explain substituted service, dispensation of service and what you may need to show the Court.

Many parents believe that obtaining care and control of the children automatically entitles them to keep the HDB flat after divorce. This is a common misconception. Learn how the Family Justice Courts determine what happens to the matrimonial home and the role that children’s housing needs play in the overall decision.

Keeping the matrimonial HDB flat after divorce can be one of the most important financial decisions you make. Learn how HDB transfers work, the difference between a transfer and a part-share resale, CPF implications, HDB eligibility requirements, and what the Family Justice Courts may order.

Cryptocurrency has become an increasingly important issue in Singapore divorce proceedings. This guide explains how Bitcoin and other digital assets may be treated during divorce, the obligation to disclose cryptocurrency, and what legal options are available if you suspect crypto assets have been concealed.

Financial disclosure is an important part of divorce proceedings in Singapore. This guide explains the documents commonly required, why they matter, and how proper preparation can help avoid delays, unnecessary disputes and additional legal costs.

Concerned that your spouse may be hiding money or assets during divorce proceedings? This guide explains the warning signs of hidden assets, the legal remedies available in Singapore, and what you should do if you suspect incomplete financial disclosure.

Financial disclosure is one of the most important aspects of a contested divorce in Singapore. This guide explains what must be disclosed, why full and frank disclosure matters, and the consequences of failing to provide complete financial information.

If you believe your spouse has failed to disclose assets or financial information during divorce proceedings, the Family Justice Courts may allow applications for disclosure.. This guide explains what these procedures are, when they can be used, and how they help ensure a fair division of matrimonial assets.

A former spouse generally cannot defeat a Court order for the transfer or sale of an HDB flat simply by refusing to sign the documents. We explain what you can do when your ex-spouse refuses to cooperate, delays the conveyancing process or allows the Court-ordered deadline to approach or expire.

Your spouse cannot simply decide that your HDB flat must be sold during divorce, but the Court can order a sale as part of the division of matrimonial assets. We explain when a sale may be ordered, when one spouse may retain the flat, and what happens if the parties cannot agree.

If you are taking over the matrimonial home after a divorce, do you have to refund your ex-spouse's CPF? The answer depends on the Court Order. Learn the difference between a full CPF refund, partial CPF refund and no CPF refund, and what each option means for your future CPF obligations when the property is eventually sold.

Going through a divorce and wondering how your assets will be divided? In Singapore, there is no automatic 50:50 split of matrimonial assets. Instead, the Family Justice Courts consider factors such as each spouse's direct financial contributions, indirect contributions, the length of the marriage, and the overall circumstances before deciding what is just and equitable. This guide explains how matrimonial assets are divided in Singapore, including HDB flats, CPF savings, businesses, investments, cryptocurrency, hidden assets and financial disclosure.

Wondering how your assets will be divided after a divorce? Learn how Singapore courts determine the division of matrimonial assets, what counts as a matrimonial asset, and the factors that influence each party's share.

Failure to disclose assets during a divorce can have serious consequences. Learn what adverse inference is, when the Singapore courts may draw one, and how it can affect the division of matrimonial assets.

Remarriage can have a significant impact on spousal maintenance, but it does not automatically end every maintenance obligation. Learn the difference between spousal maintenance and child maintenance, and when you should apply to Court before stopping payments.

The High Court's decision in YFW v YFX [2026] SGHCF 22 provides important guidance on Singapore divorce law. The Court clarified when an adverse inference may be drawn for alleged non-disclosure of assets, reaffirmed that the Interim Judgment remains the default cut-off date for identifying matrimonial assets, explained when insurance proceeds may be divisible upon divorce, and confirmed that judicial separation is not subject to a lower legal threshold than divorce. This article summarises the key principles and their practical implications for divorcing spouses.