Newly-weds divorced and fought over HDB flat even before moving in

The flat was the only asset being contested, as they had yet to formally live together as a married couple. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
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It’s a joyous ritual almost as old as Singapore itself: A young couple get hitched, buy an HDB flat, renovate it and then hold the formal wedding ceremony once the dream home is ready.

All heartwarming so far, but in one recent case, the happy-ever-after was over in the blink of an eye and the couple ended up fighting over their newly bought flat.

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