Divorce is one of the most painful and exhausting processes in a marriage. In Singapore, a divorce process lasts for six months to a year. If the case is contested, most likely, it’ll take more than a year to be resolved.
Under the law from the High Court, there’s only one ground for divorce — the irretrievable breakdown of your marriage. However, under the Women’s Charter, there are four legal ways to prove your marriage has irretrievably broken down.
Adultery Cheating on a spouse is the most obvious ground for divorce. Gather all substantial evidence to prove their infidelity. In a divorce procedure in Singapore, they allow reports, confessions, or written evidence from private investigators. Take note that you have to file a divorce on legal grounds of adultery within six months.
Unreasonable behaviour It means your partner has behaved unacceptably that you can no longer bear living with them. In Singapore, a divorce process may include these as grounds: verbal or physical abuse, violence, alcoholism, financially irresponsibility, gambling, and many more.
Separated for three or more years Over 51.9% of the men in Singapore shared why they seek a divorce — living apart or separated for three years or more. It's a no-fault ground, so it’s easy to process, most probably, six months-1 years. Contact your lawyer, and prepare the fees for divorce.
Domestic Violence A Personal Protection Order (PPO) is granted to domestically abused spouses. If this gets breached, you may file for a divorce. To get the best divorce process, your lawyer in Singapore will need a medical report, dated pictures of injuries, police reports, and testimony from you and other witnesses.
Generally, divorce processes in Singapore cost from S$1,500 - S$3,500 if both parties agree on all divorce terms. However, it may cost more for contested divorces. Divorce lawyers offer packages where they help you with drafting divorce papers, filing documents on your behalf, and arranging other court sessions.
If you need legal advice and counselling for divorce in Singapore, contact Lie Chin Chin. They would be happy to assist you further.
