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 Lawyers 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 have been married for a minimum of 3 years
Party must:
- be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident (PR);
- have been domiciled in Singapore at the beginning of the divorce process; or
- have lived in Singapore for the 3 years immediately preceding the divorce
  Application.
The party filing for divorce must show that there has been an “irretrievable breakdown” of the marriage

2. Can I apply for divorce if I have been married for less than 3 years?

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

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

You can do so by proving one of the following 5 facts:

Adultery
Unreasonable behaviour
Desertion for 2 years
Separation for 3 years (and the defendant consents to a divorce); or
Separation for 4 years

4. How can I apply for an uncontested divorce?

You can do so if your spouse and you reach an agreement on the following areas:

the reason for divorce;
the party who will obtain care and control of the children;
how the assets are divided; and
a reasonable amount of maintenance for the spouse and children.

5. How will the court decide on the custody care and control and access to the children of the marriage?

If the parties agree, the court will usually grant the orders the parties want
If the parties cannot agree on the orders to be made, the court will make a decision based on a variety of factors

6. Can I vary a divorce court order?

Yes, you can if:

you want to increase or decrease or stop paying maintenance due to a change in your or your ex-spouse’s financial circumstances;
you want to change the custody care and control and access arrangements in the best interests of the child;
the previous order for the sale or transfer of the matrimonial property is not
workable or should be changed e.g. because one party can no longer get or pay a mortgage loan or refund the other party’s CPF money.