The Firm’s family law and matrimonial practice group has the relevant expertise and experience in all aspects of family law.

Besides handling the usual matters relating to adoption, divorces, custody care and control of minor children, maintenance (alimony) and division of matrimonial assets, we regularly advise clients on the financial implications of a divorce prior to the commencement of any divorce proceedings. This will entail what the client may be paying or receiving as maintenance (alimony), the financial implications of divorce on business, whether it is a sole, joint or family-run concern, and division of all matrimonial assets. Such advice helps our clients to decide on how, when and where to commence matrimonial proceedings.

The Firm was also involved in an important case which dealt with the divisibility of stock options as matrimonial assets. The cases handled by our matrimonial department have also involved many cross-border disputes. These cases deal with issues of jurisdiction of the Singapore Courts in respect of the marriage and ancillary matters. Issues relating to matrimonial assets located overseas and out of jurisdiction also feature regularly in the matters handled by the department.