Alexandra Tribe, divorce lawyer and managing partner of Expatriate Law was recently interviewed by Nici Schueler, a seasoned Singapore expat.

Mary and John are both British and were married for 25 years enjoying a high standard of living as expats in Singapore. One day John announced that he was miserable in the relationship...

On 11 January 2011 the Parliament of Singapore passed the Retirement Age (Amendment) Bill. Once the Bill comes into force the current Retirement Age Act (Cap 274A) will be renamed the Retirement and Re-employment Age Act (the ‘Act’). In addition to reflecting the wider scope of the amended Act, the new title also alludes to the primary aim behind the amendment, which as explained by Mr Gan Kim Yong during the Second Reading is to enhance ‘financial security in old age’ and to allow Singapore’s a

When expat wives pack their suitcases and move with their husbands to Singapore, the thought of losing it all through a divorce would have never crossed their minds.

It used to be the case, many years ago, that the custody, care and control of children would be given to the father.

There are many reasons why a couple's marriage might end...

Divorce, in itself, is a difficult issue. It can be even more tricky if you are seeking foreigner divorce in Singapore.

Here, Carey Olsen counsel Rachel Yao reflects on the impact of recent global events such as the pandemic on Asian high net worth individuals and the move towards offshore jurisdictions...

When approaching the three-year mark in marriage and contemplating divorce in Singapore, one primary concern might be your jointly owned BTO flat, especially if you still need to meet the five-year Minimum Occupation Period.

Divorce, while commonly associated with younger couples, is not exclusive to them. In Singapore, as in many parts of the world, there's a rising phenomenon often called "Empty Nest" divorce.

Often, the husband or the wife is unaware that their spouse is planning for divorce. Although the signs of a relationship turning sour are usually obvious, there are many cases where divorce signs are not so obvious.

Parenting is a lifetime responsibility, and it does not end with the parents getting divorced.

It would be a parent's worst nightmare to find out that their child has been whisked away to another country. In many instances, this is not the act of a stranger

As Singapore moves past the circuit breaker and into the new phases implemented by parliament, we are far from resuming our pre-pandemic lives.

Going through a divorce is never an easy process for anybody, but imagine having to go through it all alone – far away from your family and friends back at home.

A divorce can significantly alter the structure of a family.

Contrary to popular belief, marital agreements are not as uncommon or far-fetched as they may seem to be. But what are nuptial agreements? Why are they getting increasingly popular?

In this day and age, relocation for the modern international family is a common issue that flows from expatriate families. It is recently compounded by the Covid-19 pandemic...

Pre-nuptial and postnuptial agreements are increasingly popular among wealthy individuals who wish to protect their personal or family wealth from the unfortunate consequences...

If you're considering divorce at an older age, you're not alone.