{"id":839,"date":"2021-02-24T06:31:44","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T06:31:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leeshergill.com\/?p=839"},"modified":"2021-03-01T09:29:01","modified_gmt":"2021-03-01T09:29:01","slug":"divorce-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leeshergill.com\/backup14092020\/divorce-process\/","title":{"rendered":"The Divorce Process – All The Steps Involved"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The divorce between two partners is a long and drawn-out process that seems to be everyone\u2019s worst nightmare. No one marries whilst expecting their marriage to end in a divorce, still, some of them are prepared for it while some of them are not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two kinds of divorce, one where the divorce that takes place is due to both the parties being in agreement on separating from each other and ending their marriage, which is known as mutual consort divorce. The other kind of divorce is where only one of both parties wants to end their marriage and so files for a divorce, in other words, one of the spouses is contesting for divorce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both of the divorce processes are going to be an equally long drawn-out nightmare for the couple that is separating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applying For Divorce In Singapore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To commence the divorce process<\/a> in Singapore, the applicant should be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a)<\/strong> A resident in Singapore for more than 3 years before the start of the divorce; or<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b)<\/strong> Is \u2018Domiciled\u2019 in Singapore at the time that the divorce began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long absences can break the continuity of residence in Singapore. If you are not a Singapore resident then you need to consult a legal professional to make sure if you would be domiciled in Singapore or not. That means you are residing in Singapore with the intention to live there permanently.
A temporary stay for work or other purposes is not enough to merit a domicile in Singapore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To be divorced in Singapore the marriage should get to the stage of an \u2018irretrievable breakdown of marriage\u2019, using one of the following supporting facts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Adultery by one spouse.<\/li>
  2. Unreasonable behaviour of a spouse.<\/li>
  3. One spouse has left the other for two years without any intention of returning.<\/li>
  4. Both partners have lived apart for three years or more and both of them consent for divorce.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    How Much Time Does It Take?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Generally, to start the divorce process in Singapore, the couple needs to be married for at least three years. This rule is there due to the policy consideration of promoting the sanctity of marriage and ensure that no one rushes into a marriage blindly and then wants a divorce later when they realize their mistake. The aim here is to make couples who are in love to look at all the facts before marrying each other so that no situation should arise later where they wish to get divorced before three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    However, there are exceptions for certain types of situations where the court allows the couple to get divorced before three years have passed into their marriage.
    Divorce in Singapore<\/a>, when files with the mutual consent of both parties, generally take five to six months from the date of filing to the grant of Final Judgment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What Documents Will You Need?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The documents that will be needed for the divorce process<\/a> are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n