Family Violence and the Types of Protection Available
Family violence is a serious issue that affects individuals across all age groups in Singapore. It comes in many forms: physical harm, emotional abuse, threats and even neglect. Fortunately, Singapore’s legal system provides strong protections for victims of family violence. These include court orders and the various support services aimed at ensuring safety and accountability. […]
Divorce by Mutual Agreement
Introducing Divorce by Mutual Agreement: As of 1 July 2024, married couples can opt to file for divorce through Divorce by Mutual Agreement (“DMA”). This newest amendment to the Women’s Charter is significant as it allows couples to divorce more amicably against the backdrop of existing fault-based reasons which often lead to rather acrimonious divorce […]
Annulment in Singapore
When a marriage breaks down, most people think of divorce as their main legal option. However, in certain situations, a marriage may be dissolved through the process of annulment. Both procedures ultimately result in the end of a marriage, but there are key differences between the two. A Divorce legally terminates a marriage that was […]
Case watch: Key takeaways from the Shopee Singapore v Lim Teck Yong case – restraint of trade
Shopee Singapore Private Limited (“Shopee”) had in a recent case concluded before the Singapore High Court sued its ex-employee Mr Lim Teck Yong (“Lim”) in an attempt to enforce the restraint of trade clauses in Lim’s employment contract and sought an interlocutory injunction to stop Lim from working for ByteDance Ptd Ltd (“ByteDance”, best known […]
Proving Unreasonable Behaviour for a Divorce in Singapore
Getting a divorce under Singapore law is not as straightforward as simply asking or applying for one. What must first be satisfied / proven by either spouse is that the marriage has broken down irretrievably to the point where they cannot be expected to live together anymore. Under section 95(3)(b) of the Women’s Charter, […]
Getting a Divorce in Singapore
The Divorce process consists of two stages for both contested and uncontested Divorces in Singapore, including: Dissolution of marriageHere, the Court decides if the marriage has irretrievably broken down. If so, an Interim Judgment will be granted to dissolve the marriage legally. Ancillary MattersAt this point, the Court decides how the parties’ affairs, such as […]
Key Takeaways and What you need to know – Tripartite Committee on Workplace Fairness Final Report and upcoming Workplace Fairness Legislation
Come second half of 2024 (projected), Singapore will for the first time have a workplace fairness law. Currently, Singapore’s laws do not deal with issues such as discrimination, grievance handling or fair employment practices. Instead, what we currently have in place is the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (the “TGFEP”) and the Fair Consideration […]
Terms of a formally written contract
The terms of a formally written contract are usually negotiated by the parties and agreed upon before the contract is executed. They are the specific provisions that outline the rights and obligations of the parties involved in the agreement and/or to the contract. The terms of a contract may be express or implied, and […]
What is a Contract and do I need a formal written Contract?
In modern society, contracts are a fundamental aspect of private and business relationships, shaping the way we conduct business and interact with one another. A contract is simply an agreement between two or more parties that contains the terms and conditions of the agreed transaction or contractual relationship. For example, a contract could be […]
Breach of Contract
We enter into contracts as part of our everyday lives – for example, when we buy food from the hawker centre, when we subscribe to a streaming service, or when we sign up for a mobile / cellular data service / package. Most of the time, breaches of contracts are obvious, such as failing […]