Affordable Divorce Lawyers in Singapore
Marriages that have come to an end can be emotionally draining on both parties and affected family members. Navigating legal concerns that involve your family can be challenging as the outcome impacts many aspects of your life. This includes your assets, property and child custody. During such a stressful time, you want to have the best possible legal assistance to handle your case. This is where divorce law firms come into the picture.
Affordable Divorce Law Firm In Singapore
If you need to engage in a divorce lawyer in Singapore, our divorce law firm has a team of experienced family lawyers can help clients with a wide range of family-related legal matters at an affordable cost. With years of experience and knowledge in family law, we are committed to seeking the best course of action for resolving your situation.
Our areas of expertise include:
1. Divorce
When a marriage breaks down, making the decision to end it is often a difficult one. In addition, you may face a long legal road ahead of you. The divorce process can be made easier with the help of a divorce lawyer whom you can trust to protect your best interests.
If the couple is agreeable on the divorce and any contentious issues, this is known as an uncontested divorce. But if both parties are in disagreement on various critical areas, then it is a contested divorce which usually requires significant legal effort.
As your divorce lawyers, we will help in every stage of your case, such as advising you of your options and rights, negotiating on asset division and child custody, and representation in court (if needed), so you can positively move forward with your life.
2. Premarital and Postmarital Agreements
Some couples enter into a premarital agreement before they get married to deal with the financial issues should the marriage end in divorce. The details can include the division of the couple’s property, spousal maintenance, payment of the couple’s debts and more.
For married couples, they can also sign a postmarital agreement to determine a financial plan in the event of a divorce or death. Both parties can decide on the areas to cover. Ultimately, the right agreement should protect your interests and property and provide assurance in your future security. Our lawyers will take the time to understand your concerns and advise an enforceable agreement that protects your interests.
3. Child Custody and Support
Children are the biggest concern in any divorces and the priority lies in ensuring they are cared for in the future. There are different types of custody orders granted in Singapore, namely sole custody, joint custody, split custody order and hybrid order. We are dedicated to resolving the welfare of your child in the most constructive and amicable way possible for the benefit of all involved.
Contact Kalidass Law Corporation
Finding the best divorce law firm can make a significant difference in the outcome of your settlement. Let our divorce lawyers help you through this life-changing event and provide the affordable legal help you need to ensure the security of your future as well as your loved ones.
Get in touch with us for a free initial consultation so we can understand your unique situation and handle your matters with your goals in mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the process for the filing of divorce?
Here in Singapore, divorce through civil proceedings consists of two parts:
- Dissolution of The Marriage
The first part is the dissolution of the marriage, after which the court decides whether the divorce is successful or not. If it does succeed, the court will allow for an interim judgement to take place, i.e., the order to dissolve a marriage. It's crucial to note that this is only a temporary judgement. Once this has been granted, the parties can proceed to the second part. - the settlement of ancillary matters.
- Settlement of Ancillary Matters
Ancillary matters involve issues regarding the custody of children, spousal maintenance, and dividing marital properties. Parties must wait at least three months after the interim judgement is given to apply to convert that into a final judgement.Consulting with a capable divorce law firm in Singapore can smoothen this process significantly. Contact us for a free initial consultation today.
Is it possible to get a divorce even if my spouse doesn’t agree to it?
It is possible to get a divorce even if the other party doesn't consent to it. To do this, you will have to file for a contested divorce, which can generally take anywhere from 6-12 months to be completed.
What are the eligibility criteria for a divorce?
For you to qualify for a divorce in Singapore, you must meet these three criteria:
- Your marriage must have lasted a minimum of 3 years unless you can prove that you've experienced exceptional hardships caused by your spouse or that they're intolerably unreasonable.
- You must:
(1) be a Singapore citizen or Permanent Resident (PR), (2) have been domiciled in the country when the divorce proceedings began, or (3) have stayed in Singapore for at least three years before applying for a divorce. - You must prove that the marriage had had an "irretrievable breakdown".
You may speak with divorce lawyers in Singapore to further confirm your eligibility. Contact us for a free consultation to learn more about your options.
What are the potential grounds for divorce?
Proving that your marriage has had an irretrievable breakdown is mandatory for filing for a divorce. Reasons for this breakdown include the following:
- Unreasonable behaviour: Your spouse has acted in such an unreasonable manner that you cannot possibly continue living together.
- Adultery: You are unable to continue living with your spouse because they have committed adultery. There will need to be sufficient proof to back this claim. As such, you can consult with your family lawyer about hiring a private investigator to collate the necessary evidence. If you cannot prove adultery, and your spouse is unwilling to confess to the accusation, choosing different grounds for divorce might be preferable.
- Separation: Both you and your spouse have lived separately for more than 3 years and have agreed to the divorce.
- Desertion: Your spouse has left for at least 2 years and has not shown any indication of returning.
