Singapore Family Law Knowledge Centre

The 21 Chambers Knowledge Centre provides clear and practical guides on divorce in Singapore.

Start with the topic relevant to you, understand your options, and find out what steps you can take next.

Can Cryptocurrency Be Hidden in Divorce? A Singapore Guide

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.

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Full, Partial or No CPF Refund? Understanding Your CPF Obligations When You Take Over the Matrimonial Home After Divorce

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.

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How Are Matrimonial Assets Divided in Singapore? (Part 2)

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.

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