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  • Upcoming Changes to Women’s Charter: Divorce By Mutual Consent and Extension of the Mandatory Parenting Program (MPP)

    1. Several amendments to the Women’s Charter were passed in a recent Parliament sitting (see: https://go.gov.sg/amendments-to-womens-charter). In this article, I will focus on 2 which caught my attention: 1.1 Introduction of “Divorce by Mutual Agreement”as a 6thfact to be relied upon as a ground for divorce; and 1.2 Extension of the Mandatory Parenting Programmeto more cases. […]

  • How to Choose a Suitable Divorce Lawyer

    Now Everyone (Suddenly) Has a “Heart” (or a Sob Story) – Marketing for the New-Age Lawyer 1.Most lawyers today would have some form or online presence. Not too long ago however, this was not the case. Understanding the numerous ways that lawyers market themselves these days, can potentially assist you in your quest to obtain […]

  • Divorce vs. Annulment vs. Separation

    1. In this article, I am going to try my best to explain these 3 concepts in layman terms. Along the way, I will mention some frequent points of confusion / misunderstandings about each concept. It is not meant to be used as legal advice or to be (mis)quoted elsewhere. A. Divorce 2.This is the […]