Divorce & Annulment
We advise on contested and uncontested proceedings, eligibility, supporting documents, and the practical effect of each route.
Discuss your optionsFamily law in Singapore
Guiding You Through Family Transitions With Care
When family relationships change, you need a divorce lawyer who protects your future with compassion and precision. S.L.M. Counsel handles divorce, child custody, maintenance, and nuptial agreements with a steady hand.
You have options.
Private, practical guidanceYour situation is heard before advice is given.
Hundredsof families supported towards fair settlements
Women’s Charterpractice grounded in Singapore family law
Cross-bordercustody and relocation matters handled carefully
Where we can help
Comprehensive Family Law Services
Strong advice starts with the facts. We explain the next legal step, the likely decisions before the Family Justice Courts, and the choices available to your family.
Start here.
Child Custody & Access
Care and control, access arrangements, welfare concerns, relocation, and cross-border disputes need a clear plan centred on the child.
Talk about care arrangementsMaintenance
We handle claims and variation applications for wife and children, using income, needs, and existing commitments to build the case.
Ask about maintenancePrenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Set out financial expectations before or during marriage with advice on asset protection, disclosure, and enforceability.
Plan with clarityPersonal Protection Orders
If domestic violence is part of the picture, we explain protective measures and help you take a considered next step.
Request a private discussionA clearer route forward
The Divorce Process in Singapore: A Clear Overview
Every matter has its own facts. This four-step outline shows where legal advice can prevent avoidable delay and confusion.
Clarity helps.
1. Prepare and check eligibility
We review the marriage, living arrangements, finances, and the requirements under the Women’s Charter.
2. File for divorce
The cause of action and supporting evidence are prepared for the appropriate court process.
3. Resolve ancillary matters
Custody, access, maintenance, and division of assets are negotiated or presented for determination.
4. Finalise and review
After the final judgment, we can advise on post-divorce modifications when circumstances change.
Client perspective
Words From Clients We've Helped
Family disputes are personal. These comments are shared with permission, and identifying details have been changed.
Their words matter.
Why did we choose S.L.M. Counsel? Because the advice stayed calm when our case became complicated. They helped us work through joint custody and cross-border arrangements without losing sight of what our children needed.Mahmudur Barrett, parent
Practical answers
Family Law Questions We Hear Most
A private discussion can put general information into the context of your marriage, children, finances, and immediate concerns.
Clear answers help.
What are the grounds for divorce in Singapore?
Singapore divorce proceedings generally require an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, supported by one of the recognised facts under the Women’s Charter. We can assess the facts and explain the evidence needed.
Book a private discussionHow does the court decide on child custody?
The child's welfare is the court's first consideration. Care and control, access, relocation, schooling, and the child's relationship with each parent may all be relevant.
Discuss child custodyCan a prenuptial agreement be challenged?
A prenuptial agreement is considered alongside the surrounding circumstances, fairness, disclosure, and the needs of the family. Advice before signing can make its purpose and terms clearer.
Ask about a nuptial agreementHow much maintenance will I receive or have to pay?
There is no single fixed figure. The court may consider income, earning capacity, reasonable needs, childcare responsibilities, and the family's established standard of living.
Ask about maintenanceYou Don’t Have to Face This Alone
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