Welcome to the Singapore Divorce Lawyer Blog. Written and created by Gloria James-Civetta & Co, it contains over 100 informative blogs designed to inform and guide you from the decision to divorce, through to the processes involved right up to the final stages of settlement. It`s our aim to help you be better prepared before facing these difficult times.
OUR EXPERTISE & CAPABILITIES
- Gloria James-Civetta & Co, has one of the largest teams of Matrimonial Lawyers in Singapore, equipped with the necessary resources and manpower to handle complex matrimonial proceedings.
- Our Dispute Resolution Team has an excellent track record in resolving complex "high conflict" matrimonial disputes.
- All our lawyers are trained by the Singapore Mediation Centre for Dispute Resolution.
Head Lawyer, Ms Gloria James has more than 20 years' experience in handling divorce cases and family law proceedings.
- Collaborative Family Practitioner
- Appointed Child Representative Lawyer (Family Justice Court)
- Parenting Coordination Lawyer
- Associate Mediator of the Singapore Mediation Centre and PDRC
- Mediator (Family Justice Court & SMC Family Panel)
- Certificate-in-Mediating Disputes (Havard Law School)
- Certificate-in-Mediation Skills ADR (Regent's University London)
WHY CHOOSE US?
PROMPT RESPONSE
Our clients receive a prompt response to individual needs and enquiries.PERSONAL ATTENTION
Our matrimonial lawyers take great pride in the personal attention we deliver to all of our clients.CARING AND PROFESSIONAL
Our lawyers provide the support to guide you from beginning to end.FAMILY LAW EXPERIENCE
We are one of the only Singapore divorce law firms offering all three options for divorce: litigation, collaborative law and mediation.STRATEGICALLY SOUND ADVISE
We provide sound strategic representation to obtain the best possible outcome for our clients.
LATEST ARTICLES
Spousal Maintenance – Questions in Your Mind
How much maintenance can I get after a divorce? The law provides that the amount of ...Inter-Spousal Gifts in Singapore
Can my spouse take back the gift he/she gave me during the marriage during the ...Matrimonial Assets – Third Party Gifts
Is a gift from a third party to one spouse liable to be divided as ...How can I get a Divorce? – The Grounds for Divorce Revised
There are several hurdles implanted by Singapore courts, to successfully apply for divorce. This is ...Wanting to get Custody of Child after Divorce. What does Custody actually mean?
Do you want to be involved in day-to-day decisions of the child? It is extremely common ...Divorcing a Cheating Spouse
Understanding the procedures for adultery divorce FAQ`s What happens when my spouse cheats on me? When your ...What Happens if my Ex-Spouse Breaches a Child Arrangement Order?
There are three general types of child arrangement order: Child custody order; Order for care ...5 Tips on How to Deal with a Narcissist Spouse during the Divorce Proceedings
I have heard the pleas and cries of spouses that have been abused and emotionally ...Benefits of Uncontested Divorce
The quickest way to terminate your marriage in Singapore is by way of an uncontested divorce. Parties ...Summary of The Divorce Process in Singapore
Divorce applications are heard by the Family Justice Courts (“FJC”) system in Singapore, and regulated ...The Role of a Parenting Coordinator Lawyer in Singapore
Parenting Coordinator Lawyers provide a child-focused Alternative Dispute Resolution process whereby they assist parents in ...Divorce Don’t`s
Not researching on divorce processes There are various ways to divorce in Singapore whether it is ...What to Do if Your Ex-spouse Defaults on Maintenance Payments
In December 2013, the DP SME Commercial Credit Bureau collected $1.28 million in unpaid matrimonial ...Divorcing an Abusive Spouse
Making the decision to leave an abusive marriage in itself is an act of immense ...Protecting Yourself Financially in Divorce
Alongside the emotional turmoil in facing divorce, there are practical financial issues that one must ...Being the First to File for Divorce
Whilst the answer to this question is mostly dependent on the context of your situation, ...Ways to Keep Your Divorce as Private as Possible
The word “divorce” tends to summon images of acrimonious courtroom battles and tussling between husband ...Filing for Divorce — What Documents to File and Service of Documents
The process of divorce may seem confusing and one may be unsure in how to ...When does a child need to be maintained?
Both parents have the duty to maintain the child if the child is below the ...Divorce Based on Adultery in Singapore
If you wish to file for divorce based on adultery, you have to show the ...Why Consider Divorce Mediation and Other Alternatives to Court?
Out-of-court settlement has obvious benefits for divorcing couples You will save money by settling issues ...The Emotional Stages of Divorce: What you May Experience During the Divorce Process
Divorce can catch you off guard and there are many different ways in which you ...Duty of Parents According to Section 46 (1) of the Women’s Charter
It is important to understand that the Family Court of Singapore, under Section 46 (1) ...International Divorce in Singapore
A divorce can be a complex process with many ancillary matters to settle, such as ...IF YOUR CHILD REFUSES TO HAVE ACCESS WITH THE OTHER PARENT
This is a difficult situation that occurs often, where the non-custodial parent feels hurt, betrayed ...
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Adultery – FAQ`s by Gloria James-Civetta & Co
Adultery takes place when a married person has an extra-marital sexual relationship with another person ...Child Maintenance: Contribution and Application
In Singapore, children are entitled to financial support from their biological parents until the age ...Spousal Maintenance in Singapore
Factors taken into consideration for maintenance of former wife In Singapore, according to Section 114(1) of ...Fixed Fee Uncontested Divorce
At Gloria James-Civetta & Co, our Fixed Fee Uncontested Consent Divorce settlement packages are tailored ...Annulment Explained (Flowchart)
"Annulment is a legal procedure for declaring a marriage null and void. An annulled marriage ...Considering a Deed of Separation
1. Divorce Proceedings in Singapore If you have been habitually resident in Singapore for the past 3 ...Divorce & CPF Contributions
This very important question comes into play when dealing with the division of your matrimonial ...What are Matrimonial Assets?
At the Ancillary Stage of the divorce (after the Court grants the interim divorce), the ...Ancillary Matters Hearing
What is an Ancillary Matters Hearing ? (the stages from obtaining Interim Judgment to Final Judgment) 1. After an ...Division of Matrimonial Assets in Singapore
Under Singapore law, the court has the power to order the division of matrimonial assets in ...Divorcing a foreign spouse – FAQs
Can I get a divorce in Singapore if my spouse is a foreigner? Yes, as long ...Child Custody, Access and The Welfare Principle
Definition of Child Custody Custody is a legal concept Four different types of custody orders may be ...Simplified Divorce Process – Checklist (for uncontested matters)
Things to Note when instructing a divorce lawyer: A. What you need to inform the lawyer 1. ...Guardianship of child in Singapore
The appointment of guardians in Singapore is governed by the Guardianship of Infants Act. A ...How do Courts Divide the Matrimonial Assets?
To avoid overvaluing or undervaluing indirect contributions, the recent 2015 Court of Appeal in ANJ ...Desertion for 2 Years
Background In Singapore, the only ground on which one can get a divorce is when the ...Child Custody And The Law in Singapore
CHILDREN AND THE LAW. What is the position in the Singapore context for the following ...Deciding to Move On
By Gloria James Whenever a new client comes to see me for a divorce matter, the ...Divorce Proceedings: CPF and HDB Standard Queries
If you are filing for a divorce in Singapore and have a HDB flat as ...What if the length of marriage has not exceeded 3 years?
Generally, you will not be allowed to file a divorce petition if you have not ...Existence of Pre-nuptial and Post-nuptial Agreements
Pre-nuptial agreements can be entered into before marriage and acts as a protection to parties ...Personal Protection Orders (PPO) and Divorce
For victims of domestic violence in Singapore, it is imperative that they know their rights ...CHECKLIST – Preparation work when seeing a lawyer for the first time.
1. If you intend to proceed with the divorce proceedings, you need to bring along ...What is a Status Conference and a Pre-Trial Conference?
What Is A Status Conference? Simply put, a Status Conference is a meeting with the ...Contested Divorce vs Uncontested Divorce
Contested vs Uncontested Divorce An uncontested divorce is one in which both parties can come to ...
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