Experienced Divorce Lawyers in Singapore

Gloria James-Civetta & Co

The decision to divorce is often a difficult and gut wrenching experience. Lawyers at Gloria James-Civetta & Co, are here to work with you in making sure that you obtain the best results possible from your divorce proceedings now and in years to come.  Our experienced divorce lawyers provide honest and up-to-date advice about and throughout the divorce process. 

Common Divorce Questions

What is required to file a divorce in Singapore?

You need to prepare a copy of your marriage certificate, NRIC and birth certificates of your children (if applicable).

How long does it take to complete a divorce?

An uncontested divorce will take 4 to 5 months to complete. A contested divorce may take up to a year or more to be finalized depending on the circumstances of the case.

What is the difference between a divorce and Annulment?

In an annulment, the marriage will be declared null and void. After an annulment parties will return to being “single”, rather than being labelled as “divorcees”.

A divorce marks a legal ending to a marriage while an annulment deems that the marriage never existed.

The most common grounds for annulment include:

-          One spouse’s willful refusal to consummate a marriage

-          No valid consent to the marriage

-          Spouse married at the time of marriage

-          Spouse suffering from a communicable sexually transmitted disease at the time of marriage

-          Spouse pregnant with someone else’s child at the time of marriage

The grounds for a divorce include:

-          Unreasonable behavior

-          Adultery

-          Desertion

-          3 years separation

-          4 years separation

Contact Gloria James-Civetta & Co today for a free initial consultation on 63370469

Annulment of marriage - Singapore Divorce law

 

There are a few grounds for annulling a marriage in Singapore:

1.    The marriage was not consummated due to either party’s inability to

2.    The marriage was not consummated due to the defendant’s willful refusal to consummate

3.    The marriage was not validly consented to, if either party consented under duress, made a mistake, or had a mental disorder at the point of consent

4.    Though capable of giving consent, either party was suffering from a mental disorder that falls under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act 2008 to an extent that he or she is deemed unfit for marriage.

5.    At the time of marriage, the defendant suffered from a transmittable venereal disease that the plaintiff did not know about

6.    The defendant was pregnant with another party’s child other than the plaintiff’s at the time of marriage that the plaintiff did not know about

There are some defenses that the defendants can take against the plaintiff’s claims for annulment. They are:

·         If the defendant can prove that the plaintiff held knowledge that the marriage could be avoided but still led the defendant to reasonably believe that the marriage can still go ahead.

·         It would be unjust to the defendant for the courts to grant the annulment

You shouldseek legal advice before deciding on what course of action to take. A good divorce lawyer can help you understand your legal rights, responsibilities and explain how the law in Singapore applies to your case.

Should you have any questions or need legal representation, kindly contact Gloria James-Civetta & Co on 6337-0469 for a free consultation, or email to consult@gjclaw.com.sg