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Grounds for Divorce
The only ground for divorce in Singapore is the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. To show that the marriage has irretrievably broken down, you need to prove ONE of the five possible situations as laid down in s 95(3) of the Women’s Charter.
That is:
- adultery and Intolerability,
- unreasonable behaviour,
- desertion for 2 years,
- Living apart (for 3 years with consent, or living apart for 4 years)
In our articles, we explore the grounds for divorce in Singapore, and share some of the frequently asked questions by our clients that we would like to share with you.
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If you wish to file for divorce based on adultery, you have to show the Court that:
Your spouse has committed adultery; and
You find it intolerable to continue living with your spouse.
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When your spouse has sexual intercourse with someone of the opposite sex, and you find it intolerable to live with him/her anymore, you may rely on the fact of his or her adultery to file for a divorce.
Women cheating on their husbands has been on the rise in Singapore in recent years so it’s not surprising that one of the most frequently asked questions our divorce lawyers hear in our practice is “Will cheating affect my divorce case?”
There is only one ground for divorce recognized in Singapore, that is, an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. What is required is that of the impossibility of reconciliation and finality in intention.
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- Collaborative Divorce
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- Divorce Process
- Family Violence
- Filing for Divorce
- For Father
- Grounds for Divorce
- International Divorce
- Marital Agreements
- Matrimonial Assets & Division
- Pre Divorce Strategy
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