All you need to know about "Marriage/Divorce" under the SG Law

[Dr4ke]

Originally Posted by Frankiestine

I was advised that grounds of divorce has no impact on custody of children unless one of the other party has been found to be unfit such as mentality disturb, abusive etc.

This is so sad, what if the kid is closer to the father.. haiz

[Frankiestine]

Originally Posted by Dr4ke

This is so sad, what if the kid is closer to the father.. haiz

Last time lawyer told me cos in Singapore judge don't consider the cause because a bad wife doesn't mean bad mother other then those reasons mentioned....but in general most of the time it goes to the mother unless she express her desire not to be awarded..

[Dr4ke]

Originally Posted by Frankiestine

Last time lawyer told me cos in Singapore judge don't consider the cause because a bad wife doesn't mean bad mother other then those reasons mentioned....but in general most of the time it goes to the mother unless she express her desire not to be awarded..

Seems like guys always at the losing end in marriages, needa choose wisely

[Frankiestine]

Originally Posted by Dr4ke

Seems like guys always at the losing end in marriages, needa choose wisely

That's the power of the Woman Chapter Act, an archaic shit piece of law..

[geylangpom]

Originally Posted by Frankiestine

I was advised that grounds of divorce has no impact on custody of children unless one of the other party has been found to be unfit such as mentality disturb, abusive etc.

yes and what if the mother is having an affair and doesn't have a job, can she still get custody?

[alvencalve]

Originally Posted by Frankiestine

I was advised that grounds of divorce has no impact on custody of children unless one of the other party has been found to be unfit such as mentality disturb, abusive etc.

In this way, the kid will automatically continue to be cared for by a mother, if the mother is deemed not to have a mental or health disorder? even though the divorce was triggered by a mistake on the wife's part?

[Frankiestine]

Originally Posted by geylangpom

yes and what if the mother is having an affair and doesn't have a job, can she still get custody?

Not unless the family law has been updated, as I had elaborated earlier from what lawyer said, the cause of the divorce does not affect the custodian rights of the parent..unless as I said the other half has proof that the mother/father has negligent in exercising their duties as parent or abusive etc...

[Frankiestine]

Originally Posted by alvencalve

In this way, the kid will automatically continue to be cared for by a mother, if the mother is deemed not to have a mental or health disorder? even though the divorce was triggered by a mistake on the wife's part?

I won't say its 100% auto but i believe majority of the cases its the woman who has care and custody..

[chung525]

Originally Posted by Frankiestine

Not unless the family law has been updated, as I had elaborated earlier from what lawyer said, the cause of the divorce does not affect the custodian rights of the parent..unless as I said the other half has proof that the mother/father has negligent in exercising their duties as parent or abusive etc...

I divorced my first wife because she cheated on me. I asked for custody of my child. but I didn't get it because our child is still 6 years old. My child is with my ex-wife, but we are allowed to parent together

[chavez]

Originally Posted by chung525

I divorced my first wife because she cheated on me. I asked for custody of my child. but I didn't get it because our child is still 6 years old. My child is with my ex-wife, but we are allowed to parent together

I think that's how it is. Because still 6yo automatically with the mother. Sometimes it feels unfair here. child with mother, fixed costs from father but sometimes it is difficult when you want to meet the child

[LifeisGoodGood]

Originally Posted by chavez

I think that's how it is. Because still 6yo automatically with the mother. Sometimes it feels unfair here. child with mother, fixed costs from father but sometimes it is difficult when you want to meet the child

can apply to court if it is difficult to meet. because it's all in the divorce decree. that father can still meet. but it will indeed go through a complicated process regarding all legal matters

[chung525]

Originally Posted by chavez

I think that's how it is. Because still 6yo automatically with the mother. Sometimes it feels unfair here. child with mother, fixed costs from father but sometimes it is difficult when you want to meet the child

Yes bro. I'm lazy when it comes to law matters because the process is not easy. and I'm afraid it will affect the my kid mental state because it's being fought over

[LifeisGoodGood]

Originally Posted by chung525

Yes bro. I'm lazy when it comes to law matters because the process is not easy. and I'm afraid it will affect the my kid mental state because it's being fought over

just do it peacefully. try to melt your ex-wife's heart