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Divorce law in Singapore provides structured guidance on eligibility, acceptable grounds, and key considerations before initiating proceedings.
You may commence a civil-law divorce in the Family Courts if the following requirements apply:
Under Section 95 of the Women’s Charter, you must demonstrate that the marriage has irretrievably broken down.
The court recognises 6 grounds:
Preparation is key to making informed decisions and managing costs. Consider the following before filing for divorce in Singapore.
Divorce in Singapore follows a structured process governed by the Family Justice Courts. We guide you from the initial consultation through to final orders, ensuring clarity and support throughout.
An Originating Application for Divorce initiates proceedings:
Once it is filed and accepted by the Court, the Originating Application is served on the other spouse, who may respond with a Reply to Originating Application and/or a Cross Application for Divorce.
Even in uncontested divorce cases, the Court manages timelines and encourages resolution.
The process typically includes:
Once the Court confirms the marriage has broken down, it issues an Interim Judgment. After a 3-month waiting period, or once all ancillary matters are resolved, you may apply for the Final Judgment (divorce certificate). This legally ends the marriage and permits either party to remarry.
Starting a divorce involves specific documents, deadlines, and procedural choices. Proper preparation helps avoid delays and ensures smoother proceedings.
All cases follow the same core stages—filing an Originating Application, obtaining an interim judgment, and subsequently, the final judgment—but duration varies:
Choosing the right divorce path in Singapore—whether contested or uncontested—can significantly impact your time, costs, and emotional well-being.
Below, we outline the key differences between a contested divorce and an uncontested divorce in Singapore to help you make an informed decision.
| Feature | Uncontested Divorce (Simplified Track) | Contested Divorce (Normal Track) |
|---|---|---|
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Agreement Required |
Both parties agree on divorce and all ancillary matters. |
Disagreement on divorce or ancillary issues. |
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Estimated Duration |
A few months plus 3-month waiting period. |
6 months to over a year. |
|
Court Appearances |
None; orders granted based on documents. |
Case conferences, mediation, and hearings. |
|
Legal Fees |
Lower; fewer documents and no court attendance. |
Higher; more filings and possible expert evidence. |
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It is strongly recommended to get a lawyer as professional guidance reduces errors, delays, and long-term costs. A lawyer ensures documents meet court standards, deadlines are met, and proposals on assets, maintenance and parenting are workable and enforceable. Even in amicable cases, targeted advice helps you avoid pitfalls and keeps the process orderly.
Yes, if the Family Justice Courts have jurisdiction. Generally, either spouse must be domiciled in Singapore or have lived here continuously for the 3 years before filing. The same legal tests on assets, maintenance and child welfare apply, though international elements may require additional planning and safeguards.
Beyond legal fees, budget for court filing fees and disbursements such as valuations, affidavits, translation, process servers, and certified copies. Costs rise when issues are contested, deadlines are missed, or expert evidence is required.
An uncontested divorce means both spouses agree on the divorce and every ancillary term, allowing a faster, paper-based process. Contested divorce involves disagreement on the divorce itself or issues like assets, maintenance or parenting, requiring affidavits, mediation, and hearings. Contested cases take longer and generally cost more.
