Uncontested Divorce Singapore

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A contested divorce implies disagreement between spouses regarding divorce terms, like maintenance, asset division, and child custody. Typically, Singapore's courts settle about 90% of contested divorce cases due to active intervention. However, contested divorces can be more time-consuming and expensive to finalise.

What is an Uncontested Divorce?

Uncontested, or simplified divorce, occurs when both parties agree to divorce terms before filing. Your attorney files the necessary paperwork for an expedited hearing at the Family Court, ensuring interim judgment within four weeks.

Requirements for an Uncontested Divorce in Singapore

Uncontested divorces are for spouses agreeing on essential divorce matters, including:

  • Parenting time and child custody

  • Child support

  • Property division

  • Spousal support

  • Financial assets and debts

  • Businesses and personal property

Before commencing the divorce process, both sides must complete certain steps, such as filing a joint petition or a complaint.

Why Should You Hire a Lawyer in an Uncontested Divorce?

Legal Insight

Even in uncontested cases, legal representation ensures compliance with relevant legislation, avoiding costly errors that could delay or dismiss your case.

Guidance and Advice

Expert legal counsel provides clarity and direction throughout the procedure, assisting in informed decision-making for fair and equitable agreements.

Document Drafting and Filing

Lawyers assist in drafting and reviewing legal paperwork, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission to avoid potential delays.

Swift Resolution

Legal counsel speeds up the process, preventing delays due to errors in court documents or missed deadlines.

Protection of Rights

Lawyers protect your legal rights, preventing exploitation by ensuring a fair and equitable settlement.

Why High Street Chambers?

Expertise and Experience

We are specialists in family law with 30 years of handling uncontested divorces.

Client-Centric Approach

We provide personalised solutions and unwavering support throughout the divorce process.

Efficiency

Our streamlined procedures and effective legal strategies save time and money for clients.

Our Documentation Process

We handle paperwork, including Writ for Divorce, Statement of Claim, and Affidavit of Evidence in Chief, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Hearing Date & Timeline

After submitting the documents for an uncontested divorce in Singapore, a hearing date is typically scheduled in about four weeks in chambers without parties or their lawyers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • All required paperwork is handled by our legal team, who makes sure it is accurate and comprehensive. We streamline the procedure to lessen the workload for clients and lower the possibility of errors.

  • A divorce becomes contested when the court must decide on important matters about the divorce. On the other hand, if the parties to the divorce have reached a private, friendly agreement, the divorce is considered uncontested.

  • The court will schedule an uncontested divorce hearing if your paperwork is in order. During the hearing, the defendant and you may agree on conditions for the divorce, which the court may grant.