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Breaking up is hard to do, so let's not make divorce process more painful than it is

Divorce by mutual agreement will be introduced as a fact cited to prove that the marriage has broken down irretrievably. PHOTO: PEXELS
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SINGAPORE - Civil servant Alan, 47, was not on talking terms with his wife after their marriage of 15 years soured.

When she cited unreasonable behaviour as the reason for their marital breakdown, Alan (not his real name) felt he had to defend himself and fight back against her allegations.

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