If you are seeking to divorce
Our firm, Engelin Teh Practice LLC, has received governmental exemption and is allowed to stay open to advice and serve clients with urgent matters.
When the cracks in the marriage are no longer tolerable and you wish to file a divorce, you can still seek legal advice during the circuit breaker period and relevant divorce papers can be prepared during this period.
Conflict in the family may be more rampant during the circuit-breaker, so you may wish to make the necessary mental and practical arrangements / preparations before broaching the subject matter with your spouse:
- i) To consider the method of communicating divorce to your spouse – whether face to face communication would be preferable or through any other means where physical contact is to be minimized; and
- ii) Contingency plans post-divorce announcement, such as where to live, care arrangements for yourself and your children, identifying proper channels of family and friendly support.
If you have been a victim of family violence (abused or harmed physically/mentally), and you wish to obtain immediate protection against your spouse, click here to read our special write-up on “COVID-19 and Family Violence”.
To know more on how to divorce in Singapore during the circuit-breaker period please see the article <in the navigation tab> above or click on: How to apply for a divorce .
If your spouse has communicated his/her intention to file for divorce
If you have been served with divorce papers, you will still have 8 days to enter appearance, and 14 days to file a Defence (and counterclaim) from the date of service of documents.
During this period, it is essential for you to respond in a timely manner and adhering to the proper rules for filing. It is advisable for you to seek legal advice from an experienced Family Lawyer who knows what to do during this period.
It is also essential that you have your network of support and contingency plans in place should the situation at home turn hostile.
To know more on the divorce process in Singapore, please see the article <in the navigation tab> above or click on: How to apply for a divorce .
If your spouse has committed family violence against you, please read the sub-article below “COVID-19 and Family Violence”.
How to apply for a divorce?
Divorce can be an emotionally arduous process in a person’s life. For many people, the divorce process can be brief, lasting only a few months before Final Judgment for divorce is issued. For others, the process may take longer, especially if there are various issues in contention between the parties.
The Basics
If you are the party commencing the divorce application in Singapore, you will be identified as the Plaintiff and your spouse, the Defendant.
If you have been served Divorce Papers initiated by your spouse, you are the Defendant.
If you intend to file a divorce in Singapore, you will have to ensure that you satisfy the following criteria:
The four common grounds for divorce in Singapore are explained below:
If you are contemplating getting a divorce, you naturally hope for the divorce process to be less painful and quick, so that you can move on with your life. However, this would be dependent on several factors:
The Basic Documents to File
Further to the above cause papers, you may need to file these additional documents:
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If you are seeking to divorce
Our firm, Engelin Teh Practice LLC, has received governmental exemption and is allowed to stay open to advice and serve clients with urgent matters.
When the cracks in the marriage are no longer tolerable and you wish to file a divorce, you can still seek legal advice during the circuit breaker period and relevant divorce papers can be prepared during this period.
Conflict in the family may be more rampant during the circuit-breaker, so you may wish to make the necessary mental and practical arrangements / preparations before broaching the subject matter with your spouse:
- i) To consider the method of communicating divorce to your spouse – whether face to face communication would be preferable or through any other means where physical contact is to be minimized; and
- ii) Contingency plans post-divorce announcement, such as where to live, care arrangements for yourself and your children, identifying proper channels of family and friendly support.
If you have been a victim of family violence (abused or harmed physically/mentally), and you wish to obtain immediate protection against your spouse, click here to read our special write-up on “COVID-19 and Family Violence”.
To know more on how to divorce in Singapore during the circuit-breaker period please see the article <in the navigation tab> above or click on: How to apply for a divorce .
If your spouse has communicated his/her intention to file for divorce
If you have been served with divorce papers, you will still have 8 days to enter appearance, and 14 days to file a Defence (and counterclaim) from the date of service of documents.
During this period, it is essential for you to respond in a timely manner and adhering to the proper rules for filing. It is advisable for you to seek legal advice from an experienced Family Lawyer who knows what to do during this period.
It is also essential that you have your network of support and contingency plans in place should the situation at home turn hostile.
To know more on the divorce process in Singapore, please see the article <in the navigation tab> above or click on: How to apply for a divorce .
If your spouse has committed family violence against you, please read the sub-article below “COVID-19 and Family Violence”.
- How to apply for a divorce?
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How to apply for a divorce?
Divorce can be an emotionally arduous process in a person’s life. For many people, the divorce process can be brief, lasting only a few months before Final Judgment for divorce is issued. For others, the process may take longer, especially if there are various issues in contention between the parties.
The Basics
If you are the party commencing the divorce application in Singapore, you will be identified as the Plaintiff and your spouse, the Defendant.
If you have been served Divorce Papers initiated by your spouse, you are the Defendant.
If you intend to file a divorce in Singapore, you will have to ensure that you satisfy the following criteria:
The four common grounds for divorce in Singapore are explained below:
If you are contemplating getting a divorce, you naturally hope for the divorce process to be less painful and quick, so that you can move on with your life. However, this would be dependent on several factors:
The Basic Documents to File
Further to the above cause papers, you may need to file these additional documents: