Engelin Teh (SC) Linda Ong
Divorce Proceedings
We know that when clients make the difficult decision to commence legal proceedings to dissolve or annul their marriages, they require sound advice, proper guidance and effective representation. We advise and represent our clients in all areas and stages of the legal process. We handle all aspects of work related to matrimonial proceedings, including the drafting of court documents, preparing for and attending court hearings, as well as arranging for and attending mediation sessions with our clients.
We offer our clients constructive, non-contentious options as well as legal strategies in difficult and contentious disputes.
Although commencing legal proceedings for judicial separation is uncommon, we have experience representing clients in this process. No matter the legal action, our commitment to our clients remains the same.
Explanation of a divorce process
Getting a divorce order means that your marriage has formally ended and you can remarry. However, a divorce does not sort out issues relating to property or children, and you will need to make these arrangements separately.
How to apply for a divorce?
For a detailed description of how to apply for a divorce, see the <navigation tab> above.
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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Engelin Teh (SC) Linda Ong
Divorce Proceedings
We know that when clients make the difficult decision to commence legal proceedings to dissolve or annul their marriages, they require sound advice, proper guidance and effective representation. We advise and represent our clients in all areas and stages of the legal process. We handle all aspects of work related to matrimonial proceedings, including the drafting of court documents, preparing for and attending court hearings, as well as arranging for and attending mediation sessions with our clients.
We offer our clients constructive, non-contentious options as well as legal strategies in difficult and contentious disputes.
Although commencing legal proceedings for judicial separation is uncommon, we have experience representing clients in this process. No matter the legal action, our commitment to our clients remains the same.
Explanation of a divorce process
Getting a divorce order means that your marriage has formally ended and you can remarry. However, a divorce does not sort out issues relating to property or children, and you will need to make these arrangements separately.
How to apply for a divorce?
For a detailed description of how to apply for a divorce, see the <navigation tab> above.
- 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:
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