Welcome to Singapore Divorce Lawyer, written and maintained by Gloria James-Civetta & Co (specialist divorce lawyers in Singapore). You will find over 120 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. Our team of dedicated divorce lawyers can help you be better prepared before facing these difficult times.

What are the grounds for divorce?
The law under the Women’s Charter requires you to show that the marriage has irretrievably broken down. At Gloria James-Civetta & Co, we offer a complimentary 20 minute consultation with one of our divorce lawyers to assess whether you meet the requirements to file for divorce in Singapore.

How do I start the divorce process?
If you are able to communicate with your spouse, then have a discussion of your intention to divorce and start talking terms. If you are near settlement, you will need to engage a divorce lawyer to start preparing the divorce papers. If you are unable to communicate or discuss with your spouse, fret not, our divorce lawyers can guide you on the necessary steps to be taken.

When can I commence divorce?
As long as your meet the statutory requirements of being married for more than 3 years, have a reason for the breakdown of the marriage, and having satisfied the jurisdiction issues, you can proceed to divorce in Singapore.

How long is the divorce process?
In total, the divorce process usually takes 5-6 months for uncontested divorce. It takes 2-3 months to Interim Judgment stage and another 3 months to Final Judgment stage.

How do I gather concrete evidence?
You may want to seek professional help from a Private Investigator (PI) or consider filing for divorce on the grounds of unreasonable behaviour with improper association, instead of adultery. Beware, private investigator charges can be higher than the cost for the divorce itself. Our experienced Singapore divorce lawyers can help you explore alternative grounds to base the divorce proceedings on.

Is there a time limit on filing for divorce based on adultery?
If after finding out about the adultery, and the aggrieved party continues to live with his/her spouse for a period of 6 months, the plaintiff shall not be entitled to rely on that adultery for divorce.

What if I am only married for a short time?
You cannot apply for a divorce if you have been married for less than three years unless you have the Court’s permission to do so. This means you need to take out a separate court application prior to commencing Singapore divorce proceedings. At GJC law, we have a team of highly experienced divorce lawyers who are happy to help you with any of your queries or concerns in regards to nullity applications.