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4 things to know on how assets are divided when couples divorce in Singapore

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Even if couples signed their own prenups, such contracts are not enforceable as the courts have the final says on how assets should be divided.

Even if couples signed their own prenups, such contracts are not enforceable as the courts have the final say on how assets should be divided.

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SINGAPORE - Prenuptial agreements are not enforceable in Singapore, but couples need not resort to such contracts because assets that are acquired before marriage are usually not up for sharing.

Many people are familiar with “prenups” because such terms are usually mentioned in American TV series or movies involving wealthy people who make their future spouses sign such contracts so that the bulk of their assets is off-limits should they split later.

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