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Divorces, separations, annulments

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.
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.
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
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.
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.

Weddings in South Korea reach highest number since 2018

Marriages in 2025 increased 8.1 percent from 2024, following a 14.8 percent surge the previous year.
Marriages in 2025 increased 8.1 percent from 2024, following a 14.8 percent surge the previous year.

Divorced mother and her son coping with grief among families who sought free counselling

Madam Kay (right) said her counsellor from PPIS' FAM centre, Ms Azmira (left), provided a safe space for her to heal.
Madam Kay (right) said her counsellor from PPIS' FAM centre, Ms Azmira (left), provided a safe space for her to heal.

When parents give their married kids million-dollar gifts

Two couples ended up in the courts in recent years to fight over million-dollar payments from the men's parents.
Two couples ended up in the courts in recent years to fight over million-dollar payments from the men's parents.

Parents’ contributions to matrimonial homes usually deemed as gifts for both spouses

A contribution to a married couple's home  would be treated as a gift to both parties unless there was convincing evidence showing otherwise.
A contribution to a married couple's home  would be treated as a gift to both parties unless there was convincing evidence showing otherwise.

Man wants ex-wife to pay back ABSD for buying a second property

A man wanted ex-wife to account for the stamp duty paid for a second property because he did not approve the purchase.
A man wanted ex-wife to account for the stamp duty paid for a second property because he did not approve the purchase.

‘The emotional abuse is relentless’: Dad gets personal protection order for daughter against mum

Facade of Family Justice Courts(FJC), taken on Feb 6, 2026. PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG.
Facade of Family Justice Courts(FJC), taken on Feb 6, 2026. PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.