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Advice needed. Divorce
Advice needed. Divorce
Hi all, I need advice.
Our marriage has broken down and I filed for divorce.
How long does it take to complete the whole process ?
The lawyer told us to wait and its been dragging for almost 2 years.
What could have happened ? Could the other be dragging ?
Does anyone experience this before ?
Thanks a lot.
Our marriage has broken down and I filed for divorce.
How long does it take to complete the whole process ?
The lawyer told us to wait and its been dragging for almost 2 years.
What could have happened ? Could the other be dragging ?
Does anyone experience this before ?
Thanks a lot.
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Re: Advice needed. Divorce
It takes a minimum of 2 years if neither have grounds other than "he said" "she said". It could take longer depending on children, property, etc, etc.
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
Re: Advice needed. Divorce
I would have thought the best person to answer this is your lawyer. Surely he can provide some sort of status update on where the whole process is?
Re: Advice needed. Divorce
Mine has been ongoing for about 2 years, but that includes rounds of mediation etc. All that is remaining on mine is the division of assets but that still takes time.
Good luck
Good luck
Re: Advice needed. Divorce
First I thought Potato was spelt without an E. Second divorce in Singapore is the literal shits. It's a delay game played by the lawyers to charge more and more. Can you work with your ex for an amicable settlement and speed things up by not contesting anything?
I not lawyer/teacher/CPA.
You've been arrested? Law Society of Singapore can provide referrals.
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You've been arrested? Law Society of Singapore can provide referrals.
You want an International School job? School website or http://www.ISS.edu
Your rugrat needs a School? Avoid for profit schools
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You ran away without doing NS? Shame on you!
Re: Advice needed. Divorce
I ditched my lawyers as they charged for everything and didn't give me the best advise. But they did guide me through the process which was important so I suggest getting lawyers but trying to get an agreeable settlement without them.
There is also a system called Collaborative Family Practice which is the best thing to do before a divorce.
http://www.mediation.com.sg/business-se ... -practice/
There is also a system called Collaborative Family Practice which is the best thing to do before a divorce.
http://www.mediation.com.sg/business-se ... -practice/
Re: Advice needed. Divorce
Hi all !
Thanks a lot for your advice. It feels better not being alone.
I seek the lawyer and they told me to wait and wait.
I thought there might be something I can do if there is any
dispute. But there is no answer.
Was even thinking of looking for the MP ( if it helps ) ( too
desperate and didn't know what to do, and its MP. hahaha )
Do you think I should look for MP ? to help check status....
Thanks a lot for your advice. It feels better not being alone.
I seek the lawyer and they told me to wait and wait.
I thought there might be something I can do if there is any
dispute. But there is no answer.
Was even thinking of looking for the MP ( if it helps ) ( too
desperate and didn't know what to do, and its MP. hahaha )
Do you think I should look for MP ? to help check status....
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Re: Advice needed. Divorce
Won't help, divorce is a civil matter, not a government one.
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
Re: Advice needed. Divorce
Totally agreed, divorce in Singapore can be a really trick and costly affair. Best choice would be to get an uncontested agreement, but this is not always possible due to personal reasons. And it is actually a lot more than just agreeing to disagree. Some more information http://sg-divorcelawyer.com/divorce-in-singapore/.PNGMK wrote:Can you work with your ex for an amicable settlement and speed things up by not contesting anything?
Re: Advice needed. Divorce
Another option would be to abandon divorce in Singapore and move to a jurisdiction where it is quicker. For example if I wanted to divorce my wife (which I don't) I would move us back to Australia and be done in 12 months in a no-fault divorce.
I not lawyer/teacher/CPA.
You've been arrested? Law Society of Singapore can provide referrals.
You want an International School job? School website or http://www.ISS.edu
Your rugrat needs a School? Avoid for profit schools
You need Tax advice? Ask a CPA
You ran away without doing NS? Shame on you!
You've been arrested? Law Society of Singapore can provide referrals.
You want an International School job? School website or http://www.ISS.edu
Your rugrat needs a School? Avoid for profit schools
You need Tax advice? Ask a CPA
You ran away without doing NS? Shame on you!
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Re: Advice needed. Divorce
Hi Potatoe, I sympathise. Im no lawyer but I did some digging/googling and I think your situation depends a lot on whether you/your spouse going to contest the divorce. I think reading up more on your own before going to any lawyer will help. I found this - http://www.lawguidesingapore.com/can-un ... rce-occur/Potatoe wrote:Hi all !
Thanks a lot for your advice. It feels better not being alone.
I seek the lawyer and they told me to wait and wait.
I thought there might be something I can do if there is any
dispute. But there is no answer.
Was even thinking of looking for the MP ( if it helps ) ( too
desperate and didn't know what to do, and its MP. hahaha )
Do you think I should look for MP ? to help check status....
I think there is also a video on their site/FB on proving adultery in a divorce. (i hope im not being presumptuous here)
Hope this helps!
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