Family Law Firm in Singapore - Singapore Divorce Lawyer

 Singapore Divorce Lawyers is blog which informsyou about the process of deciding to divorce, finding a good family law firm, right through togetting a divorceto the final stages of settlement. The blog is written by Ms Gloria James-Civetta, Singapore family law divorce lawyer, who is an appointed Associate Mediator of the Singapore Mediation Centre and Primary Dispute Resolution Centre of the Subordinate Courts of Singapore and amongst the first batch of lawyers in Singapore to receive accreditation as a Collaborative Family Practice Lawyer.

The Blog is a useful reference tool for both local and expat Singaporean residents who are considering a Divorce.

It covers such topics as:

·         Division of Matrimonial Assets in Singapore

·         Child abduction / relocation & maintenance

·         Adultery / in proper association

·         Common divorce questions

·         When can I remarry

·         Divorce flowchart

·         Annulment

·         Marital agreements

·         Considering a deed of separation

·         What if my marriage does not exceed 3 years

·         Spousal maintenance

·         Proposed parenting plan

For a comprehensive listing of over 50 blog entries, please visit our Blog

www.singaporedivorcelawyer.com.sg

Divorce Process in Singapore

The divorce process in Singapore is broken down into two stages.

In stage 1 of the divorce process in Singapore, the family court will decide if the marriage should be terminated because the marriage has broken down irretrievably based on one of the following grounds:[1]

Adultery

Unreasonable behaviour of the other party

Desertion for a continuous period of 2 years

Separation for 3 years if both parties agree to the divorce

Separation for 4 years if only 1 party agrees to the divorce

Should the court be satisfied that the marriage has indeed broken down irretrievably; it will grant an interim judgment to the parties and deal with the ancillary matters in stage 2 of the Divorce Process in Singapore. These include division of matrimonial assets, custody, care and control of the children of the marriage and maintenance for the wife and children.

Parties will receive a final judgment at the conclusion of stage 2.

Collaborative Family Law Practice

For parties in dispute, going to trial may be inevitable. The litigation process may be a traumatic experience for parties, since they may have to relive their marriage woes in court.  Fighting it out in court, however, is certainly not the only option. One may wish consider a relatively new initiative known as “Collaborative Family Practice”.  The collaborative family practice, as the name suggests, focuses on collaboration. The scheme assists parties in reaching an agreement before the commencement of trial. At present, there are 19 Collaborative Divorce Lawyers under the scheme in Singapore. More information on the collaborative family practice may be found on the Singapore Mediation Centre’s website.

Ms Gloria James is one of those specially trained to take up the appointment.  As a collaborative family lawyer, Ms James has extensive experience in helping troubled couples through the difficult process of divorce. She is also a trained mediator with the Singapore Mediation Centre.

If you need legal representation, kindly contact Gloria James-Civetta & Co here, to get the legal advice you need.

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[1] Women’s Charter, S95

Things Needed To Be Considered For Expat Divorce in Singapore

Due to the globalization and changing trends in the business world, several people are compelled to move to other countries. They are going either their company relocated them or they need a better paying job, which is not possible in their own country. Singapore being one of the top popular destinations for the developing businesses and companies welcomes thousands of expat citizens every year. They live, work and earn their livelihood by working hard.

However often they have to face certain difficult times in personal life such as devastated marriages. It is very difficult to work on the marriages that are on the verge of breaking up. In case you have started to see someone else other than your spouse, it is necessary to apply for divorce in Singapore to avoid anything serious further. Some of the things you need to consider in expat divorces are:

·    Look for Expat Lawyer: you must look for the divorce lawyer who is experienced in expat divorces. They will be able to guide you properly throughout the divorce process, making it less hassled for you. In case the divorce is mutual, it is good to invest on a single lawyer, who can work out for both of you. Otherwise, you can seek different lawyers for divorce. Read more....

Choose Lawyer Charily For Collaborative Divorce in Singapore

With the increasing understanding and professionalism between people, the divorce processes are also being changed significantly. Nowadays people do not wish to be involved in time intensive divorce processes, which can take up to 8 months for full and final approval. Apart from this, due to the increasing inflation and the devastated economy, they also want to avoid anything, which can cost quite a lot.

Under these circumstances, the collaborative divorce process is the best option for the married couple who want to have separation but without following the conventional process. To finalize this process, you need specialized lawyer for divorce in Singapore who is experienced as well as practices collaborative divorce process. Some of the tips you will need while looking for the collaborative divorce lawyer are:

·         Well Versed With Collaborative Practice: the lawyer should be well versed with collaborative practice since only then he will be able to handle the entire process effectively. Collaborative divorce process is quite a lot different from the rest of them: thus, you must go only with those lawyers who are familiar with this type of practice. More details.....

What You Need To Assess While Hiring Divorce Lawyers

Taking decision for divorce is the toughest decision one may face in their life. They have been spending years with a single person, but due to unavoidable reasons, they have to go further with the decision. Having a divorce is not usually a very convenient process in which you will simply apply in the court of law and have divorce in a couple of months. It requires solid reason behind the decision as well as evidence to prove it in case of criminal activity, adulteration or something, which has affected your life.

While making the decision of finalizing the divorce, divorce lawyers in Singapore help a lot. They will listen to your problem, give advice regarding the separation decision and stay by your side during entire process, until the day you have got the divorce or have sorted your problem out. In case you are planning to hire a divorce lawyer, you must make sure he is capable of handling your problem without enhancing it. Some of the divorce lawyers with lack of experience may affect your divorce proceeding, agreement thus causing serious damage.Read more.......