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Family Law

Trusted Family Law Firm in Singapore

At Subra TT Law LLC, we advise clients in Singapore on a wide range of family law matters, providing practical, sensitive and tailored legal support during what are often deeply personal and emotionally difficult situations. Whether you are facing a divorce, resolving issues relating to children, considering adoption, or seeking protection from family violence, our Family Lawyers in Singapore are committed to guiding you with clarity, care and sound legal advice.

Trusted Family Law Firm in Singapore - Subra TT Law

Family disputes often involve more than legal rights alone; they affect relationships, finances, children, and long-term personal wellbeing. We work closely with each client to understand their circumstances and priorities, so that we can provide advice that is not only legally robust, but also practical and compassionate. Our aim is to help clients navigate family law issues with confidence while protecting their interests and those of their loved ones.

Our family law practice includes advice and representation in matters such as:

  • Divorce and annulment proceedings
  • Child custody, care and control, and access arrangements
  • Division of matrimonial assets
  • Maintenance for spouses and children
  • Adoption applications and related family matters
  • Personal Protection Orders and family violence matters
  • General family law advice and representation

At Subra TT Law LLC, we recognise that every family matter is different. Our Divorce Lawyers in Singapore and wider family law team are committed to providing clear, responsive and client-focused legal support tailored to your needs, with the care and professionalism these matters deserve.

If you require advice on divorce, adoption, child-related issues, or protection from family violence, our Family Lawyers in Singapore are ready to assist.

FAQ

1. What are the requirements to apply for divorce in Singapore?

You must generally have been married for at least three years and have the required connection to Singapore. You must also show that the marriage has irretrievably broken down.

2. Can I apply for divorce if I have been married for less than three years?

Yes, but only if you can show exceptional hardship or that your spouse has been exceptionally unreasonable and cruel.

3. How can I prove that the marriage has broken down irretrievably?

You must establish one of the recognised grounds, such as adultery, unreasonable behaviour, desertion for two years, separation for three years with consent, or separation for four years.

4. How can I apply for an uncontested divorce?

You may proceed with an uncontested divorce if both parties agree on the reason for divorce, arrangements for the children, division of assets, and maintenance.

5. Can I get a divorce if my spouse objects?

Yes. The matter will proceed as a contested divorce, whether the dispute concerns the divorce itself, ancillary matters such as custody and assets, or both.

6. How long does it take to obtain a divorce order?

For an uncontested divorce, an Interim Judgment may be obtained around one month after filing, followed by Final Judgment around three months later. Contested divorces can take six to 12 months or longer.

7. What are the requirements to apply for nullity in Singapore?

An application is generally made within three years of marriage and requires the marriage to be void or voidable. Examples include a pre-existing marriage, lack of valid consent, prohibited relationships, or non-consummation in specified circumstances.

8. How will the court decide on custody, care and control, and access?

Where parents agree, the court will usually grant the agreed orders. If they do not, the court decides based on the child’s best interests.

9. What is a Deed of Separation?

A Deed of Separation is an alternative where parties do not wish to live together but are not ready or eligible to divorce, such as when they have been married for less than three years or have not met the HDB Minimum Occupation Period.

10. What is a prenuptial agreement?

A prenuptial agreement is a contract entered into before marriage that sets out arrangements in the event of divorce, including matters relating to assets and maintenance.

11. What can I do if my spouse commits family violence, and who can apply for protection orders?

You may apply for a Personal Protection Order. Where there is imminent danger, you may seek an Expedited Order, and a Domestic Exclusion Order may restrict the respondent from the home. Eligible applicants can include a spouse or former spouse, child, parent, in-law, sibling, or another person considered a family member by the court.

12. Can I vary a divorce court order?

Yes. You may apply to vary maintenance due to financial changes, adjust child-related arrangements in the child’s best interests, or amend unworkable property orders.

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