Family Violence
Expedited Orders: Emergency Protection in Singapore
When danger cannot wait for a full hearing, the court can grant emergency protection. Here is what an Expedited Order is, how…
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Divorce Process
Divorcing on a Foreign Marriage Certificate
Married abroad but living here? A validly contracted overseas marriage can usually be dissolved in Singapore. What the court needs and whether…
Divorce Process
When an Uncontested Divorce Turns Contested
An agreed divorce can collapse when someone changes their mind, hidden assets surface, or one side felt pressured. Here is what happens…
Divorce Process
Divorce, National Service and Deployment
How a divorce works when one party is a full-time serviceman or an operationally-ready reservist, from attending hearings to maintenance, access and…
Divorce Process
Filing a Counterclaim in a Divorce
A counterclaim lets the respondent seek the divorce on their own version of events, not merely defend the application. Here is how…
Wills & Probate
When to Review Your Will and Estate Plan
The life events that should prompt you to review your estate plan, the whole-plan checklist to run, and why a stale plan…
Wills & Probate
Administering the Estate of a Foreigner in Singapore
When a foreigner dies leaving Singapore assets, administering the estate turns on governing law, domicile, and whether to obtain a Singapore grant…
Wills & Probate
Writing a Letter of Wishes
A letter of wishes privately guides the people who act after you die or lose capacity. What belongs in it, why it…
Wills & Probate
Changing an Estate by Agreement: Deeds of Family Arrangement
Beneficiaries can agree to share an estate differently from the will or intestacy through a deed of family arrangement. When families do…
Wills & Probate
Entering a Caveat Against a Grant of Probate
A caveat blocks a grant of probate or letters of administration being issued without notice to you. Who enters one, how it…