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.
Transfer vs Part-Share Resale of an HDB Flat After Divorce: What Is the Difference?
Keeping the HDB flat after divorce? A transfer and a part-share resale can have very different CPF and financing consequences. We explain the key differences, including why partial CPF refunds generally require a transfer and the HDB loan restriction that can apply to divorce consideration.
CPF After Divorce in Singapore: What Happens to Your CPF Savings?
CPF is often one of the largest financial assets in a marriage. Learn how CPF is treated after divorce, including CPF used for the HDB flat, refunds, CPF transfers and common misconceptions.
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.
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.
How Are Matrimonial Assets Divided in Singapore? A Complete Guide (Part 1)
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.