How an Experienced Divorce lawyer can Guide You

An experienced Singapore Divorce Lawyer  knows critical factors in which cases could be decided. They know if the case will go to full blown litigation or trial.

Ultimately Judges rule upon monetary figures concerning a child/spousal support calculation and the only thing that needs to be done is to apply the statutory formula in these situations.

There are also many other areas, such as determining visitation rights (parenting time) or equitable division of marital property where a judge is given a wide range of latitude to come to decisions.

Divorce Lawyers with years of experience, learn about each judge`s individual style and observe their style and approach in which a family law topic which might arise in a case.

As such, first questions an experienced Singapore Divorce lawyer will ask a prospective client who comes to them with a case already under way is "which judge is presiding in your case?"

Good Divorce lawyers have a habit of knowing a particular issue will be dealt with and situations which might arise.

“As it is impossible for a client to pick his or her judge, it is most important to make the right impression with the court at each step of your case”

Taking ridiculous positions against your lawyer`s advice or being disrespectful to the Family Court at hearing can potentially have lasting negative impacts for future of your case later down the road.

As there are no guarantees of outcome in children`s custody or divorce cases, there are some things people can do to improve their chances for a better legal outcome. One of them is making a good impression and proceeding to court with an accredited Divorce law Specialist with professionalism and a sound legal approach.

Grounds for a Good Divorce Lawyer in Singapore….How Will You Choose?

What Divorce Lawyers Do: Divorce Lawyers represent clients through the process of a divorce, deed of separation and annulment. In contested divorces, the lawyer will represent their client in the courtroom to put their case forward before a judge. Divorce lawyers also represent clients in the collaborative divorce process, whereby each spouse engages lawyers who will facilitate divorcing couples to come to an amicable resolution in dissolving their marriage. This process saves both time and money also avoiding the stress of a courtroom showdown.

Is Your Divorce Lawyer the right one for you?

What Divorce Lawyers do?

Give Advice That Helps Their Clients.  Good divorce lawyers give you realistic advice in order to put you in a better position should you wish to negotiate or go before a judge in court.

Understand and know The Law.  As divorce lawyers are not only expected to know the law, they must also know how to interpret the law in a meticulous and orderly way.but also know what a Judge will do when given a certain set of facts.  You should never get a vague answer form your Singapore divorce lawyer this is a sign of incompetence.

Will advise you on realistic expectation. Good divorce lawyers are not there to pamper you with what you want to hear.They are there to give you detached advice, to be that lawyer that you need. Sadly, some lawyers lack this quality and continue in cases where the probability of a good outcome for their client is very slim

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