{"id":3013,"date":"2022-04-11T07:10:34","date_gmt":"2022-04-11T07:10:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/yeolaw.com.sg\/?post_type=blogs&p=3013"},"modified":"2025-02-04T06:53:46","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T06:53:46","slug":"how-to-file-for-divorce-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/yeolaw.com.sg\/how-to-file-for-divorce-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply and File for Divorce in Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"

No couple ever desires or thinks about divorce once they get married. Unfortunately, divorce is never completely out of the picture. However, divorce isn\u2019t a one-shoe-fits-all type of process. In fact, there are a lot of different details and steps depending on every situation. With that, we will be discussing how to file for divorce in Singapore.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What are The Grounds for Divorce in Singapore?<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are two (2) grounds for divorce in Singapore: unreasonable behaviour and adultery.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Unreasonable Behaviour<\/span><\/h3>\n

Unreasonable behaviour is frequently<\/span> used as a common ground in divorce proceedings since it’s fault-based. Meaning your spouse has acted in such a way that you can no longer live with them. When you file, one of the requirements is to provide examples of their behaviour. Behaviour that you believe you will be unable to tolerate in your Statement of Particulars. As a result, the court does not require harsh allegations against your spouse to grant a divorce. There have been many divorces where there was no evidence of violence, gambling, or extramarital affairs.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, relatively mild allegations may suffice. Some examples are: devoting too much time to a hobby or placing too much priority on a career. Differences in opinions or pursuing separate social life could also be one factor.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Adultery<\/span><\/h3>\n

Adultery, on the other hand, necessitates actual evidence of a spouse engaging in sexual intercourse with another person. Presenting evidence in court is one way to obtain a divorce based on adultery.  You can still file without evidence and prove adultery by actual admission or circumstantial evidence.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is a trend for family lawyers in Singapore to suggest unreasonable behaviour as their ground for divorce<\/span>. Considerably<\/span> preferred rather than adultery when filing for divorce. This is most common if there’s no basis of the intimate affairs of a spouse with another person. Added to that when the client wishes to end the marriage expeditiously<\/span> or to save costs.<\/span><\/p>\n

 The law does not legally allow you to file a divorce under adultery if you continue living with your adulterous spouse for more than six (6) months after you discovered the affair. Additionally, the person who has committed adultery cannot use the ground of having admitted adultery to the victim’s spouse to commence divorce. In either scenario, the individual can opt for unreasonable behaviour instead.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Who Can File for a Divorce in Singapore?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Individuals can file for a divorce under three (3) circumstances:<\/span><\/p>\n