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Divorces, separations, annulments

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.

‘If we can’t have a good marriage, at least have a good divorce’: S’pore man on amicable split

Don Shiau and his wife split on good terms and they decided to choose the new legal reason for divorce, called divorce by mutual agreement.
Don Shiau and his wife split on good terms and they decided to choose the new legal reason for divorce, called divorce by mutual agreement.

Couple’s 3 homes co-owned with their kids can still be shared during divorce

Gifts of real estate and cash to children may still be included in the matrimonial pool and shared by the parents in a divorce.
Gifts of real estate and cash to children may still be included in the matrimonial pool and shared by the parents in a divorce.

South Korean tycoon ordered to pay $831m in divorce

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won (left) and his former wife Roh Soh-yeong arrive at the Seoul High Court in the Seoul, South Korea, on June 26.
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won (left) and his former wife Roh Soh-yeong arrive at the Seoul High Court in the Seoul, South Korea, on June 26.

Taiwanese host Jacky Wu admits he has been divorced for 12 years

Taiwanese host Jacky Wu said his divorce had been an open secret in the Taiwanese entertainment industry.
Taiwanese host Jacky Wu said his divorce had been an open secret in the Taiwanese entertainment industry.

Hong Kong actor Shawn Yue announces divorce from model Sarah Wang after 8-year marriage

Shawn Yue and Sarah Wang married in 2017 and share a son and daughter.
Shawn Yue and Sarah Wang married in 2017 and share a son and daughter.

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Why unreasonable behaviour is the top reason cited for divorce in S’pore, and adultery the least

Adultery was the least commonly cited fact, accounting for just 0.9 per cent of civil divorces in the same year.
Adultery was the least commonly cited fact, accounting for just 0.9 per cent of civil divorces in the same year.

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