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Divorces, separations, annulments

Property valuation reports: Why it pays to pay for one

The couple’s Pinnacle@Duxton (left) unit was worth $1.24 million, according to a valuation report in July 2025 accepted by the court.
The couple’s Pinnacle@Duxton (left) unit was worth $1.24 million, according to a valuation report in July 2025 accepted by the court.

Divorce isn’t something to be ashamed of, especially with friends and family

A public update about a divorce can help challenge the stigma that it is something to be ashamed of, says the writer.
A public update about a divorce can help challenge the stigma that it is something to be ashamed of, says the writer.

South Korea video game tycoon to pay record $1.89 billion in divorce

Man wrongly transfers $6,650 to ex-wife; ‘highly unreasonable’ conduct costs her over $7,000

In a judgment released on Sept 7, Deputy Registrar Mark Lim said the case could have been resolved immediately after the mistaken transfer.
In a judgment released on Sept 7, Deputy Registrar Mark Lim said the case could have been resolved immediately after the mistaken transfer.

Divorced father granted sole authority to choose school for son; mother has filed appeal

In written grounds for his decision issued on Sept 2, district judge Goh Zhuo Neng said travelling time and time spent preparing the child for school were the determinative factors.
In written grounds for his decision issued on Sept 2, district judge Goh Zhuo Neng said travelling time and time spent preparing the child for school were the determinative factors.

When couples ‘break up’ to hide money from creditors

These debtors claimed to be broke after giving away everything to their spouses.
These debtors claimed to be broke after giving away everything to their spouses.

South Korean AI chip tycoon appeals record divorce asset ruling

Chey Tae-won, 65, is the chairman of the SK Group, which owns world-leading memory chipmaker SK hynix – a pillar of South Korea’s tech-led economy.
Chey Tae-won, 65, is the chairman of the SK Group, which owns world-leading memory chipmaker SK hynix – a pillar of South Korea’s tech-led economy.

When retired husbands become ‘wet fallen leaves’

A review of different studies found a small increase in depressive symptoms following retirement, with a more pronounced increase among those who retired involuntarily. 
A review of different studies found a small increase in depressive symptoms following retirement, with a more pronounced increase among those who retired involuntarily. 

Wife’s share of assets bumped up to 35% in divorce due to husband’s lack of disclosure

More assets were uncovered after several rounds of a process in which his wife’s lawyers asked for documents and information.
More assets were uncovered after several rounds of a process in which his wife’s lawyers asked for documents and information.

Alibaba chairman Joseph Tsai and wife to divorce: Report

Joe Tsai’s position as Alibaba chairman will remain unchanged.
Joe Tsai’s position as Alibaba chairman will remain unchanged.

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