What You Should Know Before Filing for Divorce

1.   Home » What you should know before Filing for Divorce 모바일게임을 PC에서 Google Play 게임즈로더넓어진스테이지더쉬워진 컨트롤을만끽 다운로드하기 Google Play Games SEPARATION & DIVORCE What you should know before Filing for Divorce  1,665 Views  August 29, 2016  5 Min Read  Consider your Legal Options Divorce need not be fought out in courts these days. The Singapore court system both encourages and Share This! mandates that mediation be a part of the legal termination of the marriage process, particularly in matters where children and assets are involved. This is not to say that all divorces are able to be resolved amicably or that all divorces are suited to mediation, but it is important to understand that these options are a part of the divorce process in Singapore. You should know that even after ?ling a divorce petition, both parties are mandated by the court to attend mediation sessions in order to try and reach settlement on all contentious issues.

2. Filing for Divorce as an amicable separation The below amicable separation options are available: Common Divorce Questions : Int… – Deed of Separation: This refers to a legally binding document between a couple which states their When you Decide to Move on   mutual decision to live separately and lays the groundwork for the terms and conditions which will govern the relationship during the separation. – Mediation: This is a process where a neutral third party – the mediator – helps both parties to reach a compromise. You may also consider 2 way negotiations with a mediation trained family lawyer. – Collaborative divorce: This option enables each party to hire a solicitor speci?cally trained in collaborative divorce. The adversarial approach is replaced as both lawyers will work together in harmony to reach compromises and problem solved together. Filing for Divorce on a Fault Basis Divorce on a fault basis comes into play when both parties are acrimonious and are unable to reach an agreement on the termination of the marriage and/or ancillary issues. There are two stages to divorce proceedings, mainly – Divorce – Ancillary matters In the ?rst stage, the Family Court will deal with the termination of the marriage itself, that is, the Court will decide whether the marriage should be dissolved. Divorce papers will be ?led and served on your spouse. Upon receiving the papers, the spouse has the right to ?le a defence and counterclaim. At the end of this stage, if successful, both parties will receive an Interim Judgement. In the second stage, the Court will deal with the ancillary matters, which include division of matrimonial assets, ?nal orders on custody of the children and the maintenance of the wife and children (if applicable). Dealing with Joint Accounts As soon as a divorce is ?led, many attorneys will advise their clients to close any joint bank accounts, open their own individual accounts and keep their funds separated from those of their spouse. This is a good way to prevent the misuse of the joint funds by one of the parties and create further arguments. Gather Financial Information Most jurisdictions require both parties to ?le a ?nancial a?davit, disclosing everything from their annual income to any expected inheritances. To this end, it is helpful for parties to begin gathering their personal ?nancial documents such as: – Tax Returns – Pay Slips – Insurance Policies – Household bills – Credit card bills – Financial / Retirement Account Statements – Real Estate Deeds (if any) In amicable situations, some spouses even ?ll out their ?nancial a?davits together to make the process as

3. smooth as possible. Do remember to make two copies of each document after they are completed. Interim Child Support As soon as divorce is ?led, one spouse can apply for interim child support with the Family Court if the other spouse is not taking responsibility to continue to provide for the children or have moved out of the matrimonial home. Do be mindful that it is the responsibility of both parents to take care of the children expenses and ?ling for divorce do not simply take away this important responsibility. In most cases, the amount of child support owed is a set percentage of the other parent’s net income (their income before taxes), even though the Court has the right to deviate from the standard percentages where it deems necessary. Interim child support orders are important as they are often incorporated into the ?nal divorce decree. Interim Spousal Support Interim spousal support can be applied at the Family Court as well. Unlike child support, interim spousal support is not an absolute right. It is granted at the discretion of the Court depending on the circumstances of both parties. When determining whether or not to grant spousal support, the court will take several factors into consideration, including the needs of the party seeking spousal support, the ?nancial capability of the party to provide for themselves ?nancially, the educational level and annual income of the party from whom spousal support is sought, the age of both parties and the length of the marriage. The most common type of spousal support is “rehabilitative” support, which is temporary in nature and is intended to stop once the party needing support is adequately able to be ?nancially independent. “Permanent” spousal support is less common and usually is intended to remain in place for the rest of the parties’ lives.   You may also like  Type here to search... Recent Posts How to File for Divorce in Singapore: Step- by-Step Process in 2025 Divorce and Digital Evidence in Singapore

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