There are several hurdles implanted by Singapore courts, to successfully apply for divorce…
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.
Marriages are the basis of families and our society. However,…
The only ground for divorce in Singapore is the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage…
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.
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.
Background In Singapore, the only ground on which one can…
Marital rape, also known as rape in marriage or spousal…
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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Desertion is one of the four grounds couples can rely…
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- Annulment
- Child Custody & Maintenance
- Collaborative Divorce
- Divorce Podcast
- Divorce Process
- Family Violence
- Filing for Divorce
- For Father
- Grounds for Divorce
- International Divorce
- Marital Agreements
- Matrimonial Assets & Division
- Pre Divorce Strategy
- Spousal Maintenance
