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Who bears the cost of mortgage payments between the date of the ancillary matters order and the date of completion during a divorce? What happens if the spouse ceases to make mortgage payments before the date of completion?

 
4 July 2023
Foo Soon Yien
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What happens to matrimonial assets during a divorce?

​A typical divorce in Singapore has two stages, the dissolution of marriage (Stage 1) and the ancillary matters (Stage 2). During the ancillary matters stage, the courts will decide on matters that are financial in nature, including but not limited to, the division of matrimonial assets and maintenance for the spouse and child. 

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When will the Court order lump-sum maintenance between divorcees, and how do they determine the amount?

 
23 June 2023
Foo Soon Yien
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What is lump-sum maintenance?

​At the end of a divorce, the court can grant a few types of maintenance orders to be made and one of these is lump-sum maintenance, which is a single payment made to the ex-spouse. 

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Grounds for Annulling a Non-Muslim Marriage in Singapore

 
22 June 2023
Foo Soon Yien
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Most marriages in Singapore are terminated by divorce under the Women’s Charter. However, marriages can also be terminated by annulment. Under the Women’s Charter, an annulment can take place on grounds that it is void under Section 105 or voidable under Section 106.

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COVID-19: Getting Divorced in the Syariah Court During COVID-19

 
05 May 2020
Cherie Tan
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Following the Singapore Government’s announcement on Circuit Breaker measures, the Syariah Court announced that they would be closed from 7 April 2020 to 1 June 2020 to limit social activity.

Despite this, we continue to have clients reaching out to us seeking solutions to resolve their marital issues. Whilst this may not be applicable to all, one common complaint is that constantly being around each other at home causes friction and places strain on the parties’ relationship. Inevitably, the parties end up wondering if they should attempt counselling or end their marriage.

​In this article, we provide a broad overview of the Syariah Court divorce process and the steps that you and your spouse can take in the meantime.

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Reinstatement of Dependant’s Pass as a foreigner going through a divorce in Singapore

 
25 March 2019
Foo Soon Yien
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Cancellation of one’s Dependant’s Pass by an estranged spouse in the midst of ongoing divorce proceedings is one’s greatest worry. This article discusses the various ways you can go about reinstating your Dependant’s Pass and your rights in such circumstances.

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Disputes Amongst Beneficiaries On Death Of A Family Member

 
14 December 2018
Foo Soon Yien
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​In the administration of an estate, disputes may arise between the executor and the beneficiaries. While some disputes may be resolved by agreements between the parties, others may result in the delay of the administration of the estate. If an agreement cannot be reached and the dispute persists, the question is if it is appropriate for an executor of an estate to commence an action seeking orders or directions from the court to finalise the administration of the estate.

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Joint Accounts in Death Cases

 
13 December 2018
Foo Soon Yien
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Y, a mother of five children, added one of her children X’s name into her sole named bank account, thus converting the account into a joint account (“the Joint Account”).
 
When Y added X’s name into her sole named bank account, the Authorisation Form contained this clause:
 
“In the event of death, the rule of survivorship shall apply to the Joint Account and the Bank shall be authorised to dispose of the balance in the Joint Account as the property of or to the order of the survivor(s)…”
 
Y subsequently passed away intestate. The main issue arising from this fact scenario was whether, upon the death of Y, the monies in the joint account belonged to the Estate of Y or to X by the right of survivorship.

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