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Man asks HDB to repossess flat so that ex-wife will get less money
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His unreasonable action ended up penalising himself because the High Court found that he had “caused prejudice to the wife by inducing HDB to acquire the matrimonial flat”.
ST ILLUSTRATION: MANNY FRANCISCO
- A man tried to reduce his ex-wife's divorce settlement by having HDB reacquire their flat, denying her a higher price selling it on the open market.
- The High Court penalised the husband, reducing his share to 75 per cent for causing her homelessness and preventing her from seeing their daughter.
- The case highlights the importance of fair conduct in divorce, as courts divide assets equitably, considering both financial and indirect contributions.
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SINGAPORE - A man was so adamant about depriving his former wife of more money during their divorce that he applied to the Housing Board to repossess his resale flat instead of him selling it on the open market.
By making such an unusual request, he effectively ensured his wife would get less money from her 20 per cent stake in the property because they would not have the chance to market it to eligible buyers who may be willing to pay more for it.
