Divorces, separations, annulments

When a couple fight over the $12k monthly mortgage of their home

The couple fought because they failed to plan for substantial and recurring expenses

How a self-employed man, 53, can have $1.2m in CPF savings

This case provides a compelling lesson for those who are self-employed, because making voluntary CPF contributions can enable them to accumulate decent savings.

When CPF savings spark a dispute during divorce

Some divorcing spouses go to great lengths to keep their CPF savings from being shared.

How a woman made her ex-husband pay for the lion’s share of her medical bills

The request to make her ex-husband pay for most of her medical bills imposed an uncertain and an unlimited financial burden.

The risk of relying on spousal maintenance for all expenses after divorce

There is nothing stopping retired spouses from asking for a revision or even a revocation due to financial hardship.

Japan allows joint child custody after divorce from April 1

The revised laws that took effect on April 1 come as societal changes, such as fathers becoming more involved in child-rearing, increased pressure for reform.

Man fails in bid to get court to disregard prenup ring-fencing ex-wife’s assets

The actual monetary outcome favoured the husband due to the changes in the composition of the pool of matrimonial assets.

Love, luxury, and a $1m dispute: When a couple fought over watches and handbags

The value of the collection was almost 20 per cent of the couple's total cash savings and investments of over $5 million.

Why wedding rings and jewellery can still be shared in a divorce

Diamonds may be forever but petty husbands can still stake claims on their wives' wedding rings in a divorce

Emotional abuse claims must show real harm beyond frustration, unhappiness: Singapore courts

A sculpture titled, Family by Brother Joseph McNally outside the Family Justice Courts, which is the State Courts' old building in Havelock Square on March 4, 2026.

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