Spouse Hiding Assets in a Singapore Divorce? What to Do
What Can I Do If My Spouse Is Hiding Assets in a Singapore Divorce? By Rizuan, Joint Managing Director, Emerald Law LLC · Last updated: September 2026 You do not have to accept your spouse’s Affidavit of Assets and Means at face value. In a Singapore divorce you can ask the Family Justice Courts for […]
How Much Alimony Will a Singapore Court Order?
How Much Alimony Will the Court Order in a Singapore Divorce? By Rizuan, Joint Managing Director, Emerald Law LLC · Last updated: September 2026 There is no alimony formula in Singapore. Under section 113 of the Women’s Charter, the Family Justice Courts may order maintenance for a wife, former wife or incapacitated husband, and section […]
Can My Child Choose Which Parent?
Can My Child Choose Which Parent to Live With in a Singapore Divorce? By Rizuan, Joint Managing Director, Emerald Law LLC · Last updated: September 2026 In Singapore, there is no fixed age at which a child chooses which parent to live with. The child’s welfare is the court’s paramount consideration, and the child’s views […]
How to Adopt a Child in Singapore: Steps & Costs
How Do I Adopt a Child in Singapore? Steps, Costs and Requirements By Rizuan, Joint Managing Director, Emerald Law LLC · Last updated: September 2026 To adopt in Singapore, you complete MSF’s pre-adoption steps — a Pre-Adoption Briefing, a Disclosure Briefing and a favourable Adoption Suitability Assessment by an appointed agency — then file an […]
Relocation and Custody: When a Parent Wants to Move Overseas
When a parent wishes to move overseas with their child after a divorce or separation, it raises one of the more sensitive questions in family law. In Singapore, a parent generally cannot simply relocate a child abroad without the consent of the other parent or the permission of the court. Where the matter goes before […]
Sole or Joint Custody Options
Learn about sole vs. joint custody options for your child. Understand the differences and implications of family law to make the best decisions for you and your family.
What to look for in a Family Lawyer?
When it comes to matters such as family law, divorce and child custody, it is important to find an experienced lawyer who can provide legal advice and represent you in court.
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