All you need to know about "Marriage/Divorce" under the SG Law

[cereal-killer]

does any one know how long will the process take once EVERY THING is settled ?

Settled as in, housing... child... maintenance etc.

We have both signed it and lawyer has already submitted the papers etc.

Lawyer draft the paper in October and within 2 weeks we signed every thing as we agreed on all the terms. according to lawyer, he says the process will take between 6-8 months.

I've checked around with others and theirs seems MUCH faster. I have one friend who only took ONE month.

no idea

[TangoRock]

Hi Bro,

generally, it will take around 6 months.
I'd went to my lawyers a couple months back, should the divorce petition is uncontested, no children custody invloved, it might be even faster...

Cheers bro

[cereal-killer]

Originally Posted by cereal-killer

does any one know how long will the process take once EVERY THING is settled ?

Settled as in, housing... child... maintenance etc.

We have both signed it and lawyer has already submitted the papers etc.

Lawyer draft the paper in October and within 2 weeks we signed every thing as we agreed on all the terms. according to lawyer, he says the process will take between 6-8 months.

I've checked around with others and theirs seems MUCH faster. I have one friend who only took ONE month.

Signed in November and it took 3-mths (requirement) and if uncontested by both parties within 3-months, Decree Nisi ABSOLUT will be issued and legally, I AM FREE MAN !!!!!!!

Wooohooo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[adnex]

Hi Big Sexy

Just a few quick questions.

Divorce on the grounds of adultery , is it abosute proof. recently i got to know a gal who told me her exhusband divorce on the grounds of adultery. But she claimed she is innocent as the fotos do not show any compromising positions except she talking to few male "friends."

If divorce on the above, does she has the right to maintenance ?

Not sure i posing at the right forum but appreciate any reply.

[Big Sexy]

hmm... not sure what u are saying....Already divorced or in the process???

Apply for maintenance???? Yes of course she has the right to do that.... and if she feels she has been wrongly accused... then simple..counter sue. if the husband cannot produce solid evidents...then good luck to him..

Originally Posted by adnex

Hi Big Sexy

Divorce on the grounds of adultery , is it abosute proof. recently i got to know a gal who told me her exhusband divorce on the grounds of adultery. But she claimed she is innocent as the fotos do not show any compromising positions except she talking to few male "friends."

If divorce on the above, does she has the right to maintenance ?

.

[smalleyes]

question -i am married for 2.5 years - we do not have any sexual relationship since day one of marriage.. dun ask me why please (yes i can function in that area). Can we get out of this marraige quickly-- what must i do to proceed. Thanks for the help in advance

[Big Sexy]

the answer can be found on the first page of this thread..

Originally Posted by smalleyes

question -i am married for 2.5 years - we do not have any sexual relationship since day one of marriage.. dun ask me why please (yes i can function in that area). Can we get out of this marraige quickly-- what must i do to proceed. Thanks for the help in advance

[plain]

hi Big Sexy....

very good information, i kept reading and reading every thing. very informative. thanks.

i have a question on maintenence.

i have been told that if either party gets married again, the maintenence stops? Is this true ? another party told me that its not, and that maintenence only stops when the child turns 21.

[Big Sexy]

hi there..

a man will have to pay his wife maintenance until

a. the death of either party or
b. upon the remarriage of the wife

in another word....if your wife re-marries, you can stop paying her maintenance, but if you re-marry, you must continue to pay her maintenance, however if you have a child under 21 then u are still
entitled to the child maintainence. There are of course exceptions.. see here.. for more under child maintenance
http://forum.sammyboy.com/showpost.p...8&postcount=86

Originally Posted by plain

hi Big Sexy....

very good information, i kept reading and reading every thing. very informative. thanks.

i have a question on maintenence.

i have been told that if either party gets married again, the maintenence stops? Is this true ? another party told me that its not, and that maintenence only stops when the child turns 21.

[menowar]

Hi big sexy,

Thank you for all your info. It is very helpful.

One question, if my wife is a thai, marriage registered in thailand, stayed in singapore and thailand on and off, can she file for divorce in Singapore or thailand? And claim maintenance from me?

Thank you in advance.

Yours Sincerely,

m

[Big Sexy]

hi..if you did not register your marriage in sg... then the divorce procedures should take place in thailand.. thought not too sure abt the maintenance part as i am not familar with the thai law.

Originally Posted by menowar

One question, if my wife is a thai, marriage registered in thailand, stayed in singapore and thailand on and off, can she file for divorce in Singapore or thailand? And claim maintenance from me?

[menowar]

Hi Big Sexy,

Thank you for your reply, appreciated.

I am wondering if you have heard in the news that a couple was fighting over some properties. In the end, the court awarded 40% to the husband. I think the couple are singaporeans and they registered the marriage in UK. So I was just curious how that could happen if the marriage was registered in other country.

Just curious....

M

[Big Sexy]

no i am not aware of that... but the properties are brought in sg right? so it should be settle in sg. Also the husband must have contributed significantly for the court to award him the 40%.

the husband

Originally Posted by menowar

Hi Big Sexy,

I am wondering if you have heard in the news that a couple was fighting over some properties. In the end, the court awarded 40% to the husband. I think the couple are singaporeans and they registered the marriage in UK. So I was just curious how that could happen if the marriage was registered in other country.

Just curious....

M

[menowar]

Yap, I think so too. Since their property is in singapore, they should divorce here as well.

Thank you for your time.

Cheers,

m