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...

This article looks at the flexible and enabling legislation in Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and the Cayman Islands, which provides the tools for addressing these issues.

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

As geopolitical tensions rise and regulatory landscapes shift, wealthy families are abandoning traditional single-jurisdiction structures in favor of multi-hub family offices that span borders.

Divorce in Singapore refers to a legal procedure that terminates a marriage. In Singapore, divorce involves a two-stage process, whether it is a contested or uncontested divorce.

"The first family that I helped to move to Singapore already had a family office in Switzerland but decided that Asia was where the next cycle of investment was going to come from," says Daniel Yong...

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

Couples who opt to sign a pre-nuptial agreement, or a "pre-nup", before their marriage appreciate the clarity that it offers with regard to the couple's individual and joint financial matters.

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.

The Singapore High Court held that beneficiaries of an estate cannot lodge caveats to protect properties of the estate.

In partnership with the Financial Times Commercial department, DBS Private Bank published an article and a report, which examined how wealthy families in Asia are redefining legacy.

The worldwide call to limit external social activity, keeping a social distance, working from home and even having to isolate oneself at home will result in one having to spend much more than an unusual amount of time at home with their spouse.

On 1 January 2023, the first part of the revised Swiss inheritance law will come into force with the following key far-fechting changes for all individuals...

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...

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

The contents of a will may arouse suspicion and beg a second look. In such cases, one can choose to contest the will. There are several grounds on which an individual can dispute the validity of a will.

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