Need guidance on divorce proceeding
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I'm enquiring on behalf of a close relative of mine.
she and her husband has reached an agreement on divorcing, after being married for 20+ years. Althr they having been living together, but the actual fact is that they slept in separate room for more thn 4 years. Does tt qualify for divorce?
1) if both party agree, hw to proceed with divorce? which organisation should we approach?
2) Other than hiring a lawyer, is there any simple and cheaper alternatives? as my relative and her husband have both agreed to divorce, and there's not much debate on assets and child custody.. she don't want to hire a lawyer as she wanted to save costs due to low income.
Thank you! -
Try the Legal Aid Bureau in the URA Centre at Maxwell Road.
The telephone hotline number is 1800-3251424. -
Marriage is a big investment.
Divorce, a bigger one.
Thought through le?
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To have a divorce, the couple needs to be separated for at least 3 years first.
The only party they have to see are lawyers (no other choice), who will do everything. Lots of documents to sign, lots of agreements to make, lots of legal terms to understand, etc. Matrimonial properties, kids, possessions, alimony, approval of the divorce itself, official date of the divorce, etc.
Marriage is a legal contract in the eyes of the law. Thus, lawyers are needed to make the case for the matrimonial contract null and void....and it doesn't end there beacuse ultimately, they will also have to face a judge in court who will close the case! -
read thisOriginally posted by Lovespirit:I'm enquiring on behalf of a close relative of mine.
she and her husband has reached an agreement on divorcing, after being married for 20+ years. Althr they having been living together, but the actual fact is that they slept in separate room for more thn 4 years. Does tt qualify for divorce?
1) if both party agree, hw to proceed with divorce? which organisation should we approach?
2) Other than hiring a lawyer, is there any simple and cheaper alternatives? as my relative and her husband have both agreed to divorce, and there's not much debate on assets and child custody.. she don't want to hire a lawyer as she wanted to save costs due to low income.
Thank you!
http://www.familycourtofsingapore.gov.sg/principles/FAQ_marriage.htm -
If both agree, should not be a problem. Just go to your lawyer. I dunno about legal aid though.Originally posted by Lovespirit:I'm enquiring on behalf of a close relative of mine.
she and her husband has reached an agreement on divorcing, after being married for 20+ years. Althr they having been living together, but the actual fact is that they slept in separate room for more thn 4 years. Does tt qualify for divorce?
1) if both party agree, hw to proceed with divorce? which organisation should we approach?
2) Other than hiring a lawyer, is there any simple and cheaper alternatives? as my relative and her husband have both agreed to divorce, and there's not much debate on assets and child custody.. she don't want to hire a lawyer as she wanted to save costs due to low income.
Thank you!