{"id":39016,"date":"2020-10-20T09:38:28","date_gmt":"2020-10-20T01:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zegal.com\/?p=39016"},"modified":"2023-03-10T13:40:42","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T05:40:42","slug":"legal-grounds-for-divorce-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zegal.com\/en-nz\/blog\/post\/legal-grounds-for-divorce-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the legal grounds for divorce in Singapore?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-39017\" src=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/signing-divorce-papers.png\" alt=\"legal grounds for divorce Singapore\" width=\"653\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/signing-divorce-papers.png 375w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/signing-divorce-papers-320x213.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 653px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A relationship breakdown is difficult to deal with no matter the circumstances. But it\u2019s particularly tough for those seeking to end a marriage. Divorce can be an emotional process and you\u2019d be forgiven for wanting a good divorce lawyer to snap their fingers and get all the paperwork and legal processes over and done with as soon as possible.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But before asking a lawyer to commence proceedings, you should be aware of what constitutes legal grounds for divorce in Singapore. Unlike a casual relationship, marriage is a legal status which means you must meet strict criteria for it to be altered. This criteria varies between countries, so it\u2019s particularly important for expats who have moved to Singapore to familiarise themselves with the relevant laws.<\/p>\n<p>You must meet the following criteria to apply for a divorce with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyjusticecourts.gov.sg\/what-we-do\/family-courts\/divorce\">Family Justice Courts<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You or your spouse is a citizen or permanent resident of Singapore; or you or your spouse have lived in Singapore for a minimum of three years immediately preceding the divorce<\/li>\n<li>You have been married for at least three years, unless you have obtained special permission from the court by demonstrating exceptional hardship or extremely unreasonable and cruel behaviour by your spouse<\/li>\n<li>You have legal grounds for divorce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In essence, the only way to have legal grounds for divorce in Singapore is by proving the marriage has\u00a0<strong>irretrievably broken down<\/strong>\u00a0for at least one of the following five reasons.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Adultery\"><\/span><strong>1. Adultery<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyloaded alignnone wp-image-5433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tembusulaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/adultery.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tembusulaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/adultery.png 407w, https:\/\/www.tembusulaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/adultery-300x200.png 300w\" alt=\"adultery legal grounds for divorce Singapore\" width=\"700\" height=\"468\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You will have grounds to file for divorce if your spouse has engaged in a sexual relationship with another person and you therefore find it intolerable to continue living with them. Note that you will need to provide evidence that this has occurred in the form of a confession, written evidence or a report from a private investigator. You will also need to file for divorce within six months of discovering the infidelity.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Unreasonable_behaviour\"><\/span><strong>2. Unreasonable behaviour<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is one of the more general reasons you may apply for a divorce and applies when your spouse is behaving so badly that you cannot possibly continue living together with them. This category covers a range of behaviours with examples including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Domestic violence<\/li>\n<li>Threat of domestic violence<\/li>\n<li>Verbal abuse<\/li>\n<li>Gambling addiction<\/li>\n<li>Substance addiction<\/li>\n<li>Financial irresponsibility<\/li>\n<li>Improper relationship with third party*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*As opposed to adultery, which specifically involves sexual intercourse, an improper relationship may be cited if your spouse has had a non-sexual but nonetheless inappropriate and damaging relationship with another person.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Desertion_of_two_years\"><\/span><strong>3. Desertion of two years<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyloaded alignnone wp-image-5434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tembusulaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/man-abandoning-spouse.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tembusulaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/man-abandoning-spouse.png 396w, https:\/\/www.tembusulaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/man-abandoning-spouse-300x200.png 300w\" alt=\"man abandoning spouse legal grounds for divorce Singapore\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to divorce, desertion is described as a person having abandoned their spouse for at least two years. You will need to prove that you have not been living together during this time and that your spouse has no intention of continuing the marriage.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Separation_of_3_years_where_your_spouse_consents_to_divorce\"><\/span><strong>4. Separation of 3 years (where your spouse consents to divorce)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Divorce through separation of three years is applicable when both parties have been living separately for at least three years and\u00a0<strong>both consent<\/strong>\u00a0to the divorce. This will not apply if you have been forced to live separately by nature of employment or any other reason, even if both of you provide consent. If you briefly reconciled before returning to your separation, you may still be able to apply under this category under certain conditions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Separation_of_4_years_where_your_spouse_does_not_consent_to_divorce\"><\/span><strong>5. Separation of 4 years (where your spouse does not consent to divorce)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyloaded alignnone wp-image-5435\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tembusulaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/separation-from-spouse.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tembusulaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/separation-from-spouse.png 339w, https:\/\/www.tembusulaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/separation-from-spouse-300x200.png 300w\" alt=\"separation from spouse legal grounds for divorce Singapore\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your spouse does not consent to the divorce and has not behaved unreasonably, committed adultery or deserted you for two years, you will need to have been separated for at least four years before getting a divorce. Proof you are living apart is required, and you must demonstrate you have no intention of continuing the marriage regardless of whether your spouse consents.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At Tembusu Law, our divorce lawyers understand how difficult the end of a relationship can be. We have years of experience practicing\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tembusulaw.com\/expertise\/family-law\/\">family law<\/a>\u00a0in Singapore and work hard to ensure the process is as smooth as possible.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tembusulaw.com\/contact-us\/\">Get in touch<\/a>\u00a0to find out how we can help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_post_meta_wrapper\">\n<section id=\"comment-wrap\">\n<div id=\"comment-section\" class=\"nocomments\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>This article does not constitute legal advice.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The opinions expressed in the column above represent the author\u2019s own.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/register.zegal.com\/\"><b>Start managing your legal needs with Zegal today<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/blog\/post\/singapore-taxation-system\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">READ MORE: Guide to Singapore&#8217;s taxation system<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/blog\/post\/e-sign-laws-singapore\/\">FURTHER READING: E-sign laws Singapore<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"respond\" class=\"comment-respond\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A relationship breakdown is difficult to deal with no matter the circumstances. But it\u2019s particularly tough for those seeking to end a marriage. Divorce can be an emotional process and you\u2019d be forgiven for wanting a good divorce lawyer to snap their fingers and get all the paperwork and legal processes over and done with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":126,"featured_media":39017,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_editorskit_title_hidden":false,"_editorskit_reading_time":0,"_editorskit_is_block_options_detached":false,"_editorskit_block_options_position":"{}","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14278,14281],"tags":[7043,47,10307],"usecases":[],"businesstypes":[],"country":[],"class_list":["post-39016","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business-management","category-legal","tag-legal","tag-singapore","tag-z-syndicate"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.8 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What are the legal grounds for divorce in Singapore? 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