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Guide to Uncontested Divorce in Singapore

Guide to Uncontested Divorce in Singapore

Whether a divorce is contested or uncontested is solely a decision of the married couple. An uncontested divorce is usually quicker and less expensive. If a divorce is amicable and the spouses can largely agree, then there is less dispute and negotiation, shortening the process and the cost. An amendment to the Women’s Charter in Singapore means it’s possible to divorce by mutual agreement from 2023. This change is designed...
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Guide to Contested Divorce

Guide to Contested Divorce

A contested divorce in Singapore can mean one of two things. A spouse contests the basis for divorce. For instance, one party alleges a legally defined fact like adultery and the other spouse contests it, or the divorce is by mutual agreement, but the ancillary matters are disputed. A contested divorce usually takes longer and is more stressful and costly. The process is adversarial and involves court proceedings. Mediation can...
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Divorce by Mutual Agreement

Divorce by Mutual Agreement

Divorce in Singapore can be lengthy and expensive, particularly if contested or acrimonious. Bitter disputes mean divorce takes longer, costs more in legal fees, and has an adverse effect on the married couple and their children. It has been the case until recently in Singapore that people must show an irretrievable breakdown of their marriage. The legal facts which can demonstrate this are largely blame-based. In 2022, Parliament in Singapore...
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Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are practical arrangements which determine what happens to a couple’s property and financial assets if the marriage fails and they divorce. These agreements can also cover custody matters. Always controversial, pre and postnuptial agreements are viewed as insurance by many couples. In contrast, others see them as a body blow to the trust and commitment required for a long-lasting and successful marriage. Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements...
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Pornography Laws in Singapore

In the digital world, accessing pornographic content is easier than ever. Although Singapore is known for its strict regulations, you might be surprised to hear that accessing pornographic sites and watching pornographic material is not illegal in Singapore. However, while it may be legal to watch pornography, there are strict laws against possession, downloading pornographic content from the internet, or buying and selling pornographic material. The Films Act, Undesirable Publication...

Is OnlyFans Legal in Singapore?

After a Singaporean OnlyFans content creator was jailed and fined for posting obscene materials on the site and breaching police orders to stay off the site, many Singaporeans are questioning whether OnlyFans is legal in Singapore. The 22-year-old was charged with uploading 32 explicit photographs and 29 videos onto the online platform. He was fined S$3,000 and sentenced to jail for three weeks after accessing the site against police orders...

Happy Ending Massages in Singapore

Quick summary points on happy ending massage services in Singapore: If you are a customer visiting a business offering such services – it is not against the law to visit such an establishment. If you are the employee offering such services – it is against the law to provide such services. If you are the business owner – it is against the law if you or your employees are providing...

Caning in Singapore

Caning in Singapore often leads to lively debate. Recently, the discussion centred around whether the current exemption for men above 50 years old should be lifted for sex offences against children. Those arguing for lifting the exemption say that caning was inherited from British rules that were applicable in an era when the life expectancy for men was around 48 years. These days, it is argued that men in their...

Is Prostitution Legal in Singapore?

Prostitution is legal in Singapore, but various associated activities are not. There is plenty of illegal prostitution in Singapore as well as government-regulated brothels. The Singaporean government is trying to tread a middle line, accepting that prostitution will never go away on the one hand and controlling and criminalising some of the more undesirable elements on the other. The oldest profession is a thorn in the side of governments and...
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