All you need to know about "Marriage/Divorce" under the SG Law

[winterhottie]

Originally Posted by leon2018

cause before the guy married her before she is a lawyer yet and she just passed her master lawyer cert in china....and now the girl wan to divorce as the sg guy never stay with her and he back in sg himself and nearly 1 year without staying together and keep threaten her "go die better" if she never pass her master in lawyer.

so anything to help that poor girl ?

She has a Masters in Law and yet she need our advice? I would have thought she is the one giving out advice...... lol.

[Armadillo2014]

Originally Posted by winterhottie

She has a Masters in Law and yet she need our advice? I would have thought she is the one giving out advice...... lol.

Kopi certificate?
It's PRC one..... they are well known for these kind of things.

[Pierre]

Bros, i would like check if my wife decides to divorce but she don't want the custody of our 4yrs old son. Is there a need to get a lawyer? As she told me that legal aid was cheaper and since she don't want the custody of our son she said there was no need to look for lawyers? Im still very confused about this procedure.

Can any bros enlighten me? Thanks in advance.

[Big Sexy]

mate u need to consider the ancillary issues as well.. it isnt going to be easy esp with your 4 year old kid..
you can "act in person" if you really want provided you know the proper procedures.. e.g filing the correct documents via the electronic filing system..
since she is not contesting it.. then the fees and time would be minimum and wont take too long.. why not get a lawyer to settle it??

Originally Posted by Pierre

Bros, i would like check if my wife decides to divorce but she don't want the custody of our 4yrs old son. Is there a need to get a lawyer? As she told me that legal aid was cheaper and since she don't want the custody of our son she said there was no need to look for lawyers? Im still very confused about this procedure.

Can any bros enlighten me? Thanks in advance.

[Pierre]

Originally Posted by Big Sexy

mate u need to consider the ancillary issues as well.. it isnt going to be easy esp with your 4 year old kid..
you can "act in person" if you really want provided you know the proper procedures.. e.g filing the correct documents via the electronic filing system..
since she is not contesting it.. then the fees and time would be minimum and wont take too long.. why not get a lawyer to settle it??

Im still hoping that she will change her mind. Its she that wants a divorce, i tried many ways to salvage but was rejected. Its not easy for me to consent the divorce but its really pointless now as she already told me that she totally has no feelings for me. So im really trying to drag it on, maybe who knows when separated she misses the time spend and decide to come back to me?

[Big Sexy]

suggest to her to settle for separation instead of divorce then...

Originally Posted by Pierre

Im still hoping that she will change her mind. Its she that wants a divorce, i tried many ways to salvage but was rejected. Its not easy for me to consent the divorce but its really pointless now as she already told me that she totally has no feelings for me. So im really trying to drag it on, maybe who knows when separated she misses the time spend and decide to come back to me?

[Big Sexy]

got a few Pm recent with regards to HBD matters after divorce..
here is some update.
http://www.hdb.gov.sg/fi10/fi10326p....e?OpenDocument

Under the HDB's prevailing policy for divorce (not due to non-consummation of marriage or annulment or break-up of Fiancé / Fiancée relationship), a divorced party who has the custody of the child (including care and control) is allowed to retain the flat subject to the eligibility conditions.

If there are no children from the marriage, the divorced party (flat owner) may retain the flat under the Single Singapore Citizen (SSC) Scheme, provided:

he / she is a Singapore citizen
he / she is at least 35 years old
the matrimonial flat must be a resale flat purchased from the open market without the CPF Housing Grant for Family.


If the matrimonial flat is bought directly from HDB (including resale flats bought with the CPF Housing Grant for Family), the 5-year minimum occupation period (MOP) must be satisfied before the divorced party is allowed to take over the flat under the SSC Scheme.

Alternatively, the divorced party may include another person to retain the flat, subject to the prevailing eligibility criteria and eligibility scheme regardless of the occupation period.

If the divorced owners wish to resell their flat in the open market, they must have completed the MOP for the flat, as at the date of divorce completion. If the divorce is within the MOP and none of the owners is eligible to retain the flat, the owners may have to return the flat to HDB, subject to HDB's approval. The compensation for the return of flat will be determined by HDB.

[Big Sexy]

and also

No you cannot use your CPF money to pay for maintenance, because it is protected under the CPF Act.

Originally Posted by pm

can i use my cpf money to pay for wife maintenance as i dont earn enough?

[eddy72]

Hi big sexy, need yr advice. May i know when i will get the last letter? I choose not to ask or care abt it. Transfer of hdb flat to her start mid dec 2012. The divore start nov last year. The letter that i can remarry again. Whatever that is call. The letter that can restart my life again.. Waiting for yr reply.. Tks..

[FireShark]

Originally Posted by Big Sexy

got a few Pm recent with regards to HBD matters after divorce..
here is some update.
http://www.hdb.gov.sg/fi10/fi10326p....e?OpenDocument


If there are no children from the marriage, the divorced party (flat owner) may retain the flat under the Single Singapore Citizen (SSC) Scheme, provided:

he / she is a Singapore citizen
he / she is at least 35 years old
the matrimonial flat must be a resale flat purchased from the open market without the CPF Housing Grant for Family.


If the matrimonial flat is bought directly from HDB (including resale flats bought with the CPF Housing Grant for Family), the 5-year minimum occupation period (MOP) must be satisfied before the divorced party is allowed to take over the flat under the SSC Scheme.

Hi BigSexy

if my wife wish to retain the HDB Flat but do not have any CPF saving in her account, if it is possible to retain the flat?

[eddy72]

Hi big sexy, read a bit. The last letter. Shd be jan + 6 week + 3 mth. Around the mth of may. After rec last letter, can straight away reg. For new marriage?

[eddy72]

Apply to transfer flat within 6 week of the grant of the final judgement. Can help me to understand in basic meaning? 1st appt in dec. Tks..

[Big Sexy]

are u asking about remarry ???

u can only remarry after you have obtained Final Judgment—also known as a Certificate of Making Interim Judgment Final (Form 26).
You must wait until the Court has dealt with all the ancillary matters in your divorce, or for three months, whichever is later, before you can apply for the Certificate of Making Interim Judgment Final.

Originally Posted by eddy72

Hi big sexy, read a bit. The last letter. Shd be jan + 6 week + 3 mth. Around the mth of may. After rec last letter, can straight away reg. For new marriage?

where did u get that statement from??

Originally Posted by eddy72

Apply to transfer flat within 6 week of the grant of the final judgement. Can help me to understand in basic meaning? 1st appt in dec. Tks..

[daniel014]

Hi,

I love this forum. Never fail to learn new things in here...cheers!!!!

[Big Sexy]

not enough saving for what?
the monthly loan? if so then she can always take a loan..
she can retain her flat so long she meet the criteria set by HDB
see few post above.

Originally Posted by FireShark

Hi BigSexy

if my wife wish to retain the HDB Flat but do not have any CPF saving in her account, if it is possible to retain the flat?