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Leong Yim Ling v Moey Park Moon [2026] SGHC 57
The court held that retirement does not automatically constitute a material change in circumstances justifying the rescission of spousal maintenance obligations, especially where the payor has sufficient assets to continue payments.
XMU v XMV [2026] SGHCF 8
The court held that while a pre-nuptial agreement is a relevant factor under s 112 of the Women's Charter, it does not detract from the court's ultimate power to divide assets equitably, and the weight accorded depends on the circumstances of execution.
XNE v XNF [2026] SGHCF 7
The court held that an adverse inference can be drawn against a party who fails to comply with discovery orders, and that renovation expenses incurred shortly after property acquisition constitute direct contributions.
XON v XOM and another appeal [2026] SGHCF 6
The court clarified the criteria for admitting fresh evidence on appeal in family proceedings, distinguishing between post-hearing evidence (perceptible impact test) and pre-hearing evidence (Ladd v Marshall test), and emphasised that material changes in circumstances should be a
XYK v XYL [2026] SGHCF 5
In XYK v XYL [2026] SGHCF 5, the court ordered an equal division of a $5.6M matrimonial pool. It ruled that the wife's substantial capital award rendered spousal maintenance unnecessary, reinforcing that maintenance is a supplementary mechanism, not a tool for life-long dependency.
XNG v XNH [2026] SGHCF 4
Indemnity costs are not warranted in family law disputes where the conduct, while reprehensible, does not meet the high threshold of unreasonableness, and standard costs are sufficient.
WPG v WPF [2026] SGHCF 2
The court dismissed the appellant's appeal against an interim judgment for divorce, finding that the marriage had irretrievably broken down and that the appellant had no genuine intention to pursue the appeal, given his pattern of serial heart failures coinciding with court proce
Ng Chin Huay v Tan Tien Tuck and another and another matter [2025] SGHC 145
In Ng Chin Huay v Tan Tien Tuck [2025] SGHC 145, the court held that beneficial interests in property follow legal interests where evidence of intent is lacking. It affirmed that co-owners are joint tenants in equity and applied the presumption of advancement in a familial property dispute.
Cheng Tze Tzuen v Dang Lan Anh [2025] SGHC 112
In Cheng Tze Tzuen v Dang Lan Anh, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Probate and Administration — Intestate succession, Family Law — Void marriage.
WTU v WTV [2025] SGHCF 8
The High Court dismissed an appeal against a District Judge's orders regarding the division of matrimonial assets and maintenance. The court found no errors in the lower court's exercise of discretion, affirming the original judgment in its entirety.
XBV v XBU [2025] SGHCF 7
The court held that an appeal against a subsequent clarification order that does not change the substantive effect of an earlier order is procedurally defective if the time to appeal the earlier order has expired.
XUW v XUX [2025] SGHCF 64
The court determined the division of matrimonial assets based on direct and indirect contributions, excluding pre-marital and gifted assets, and ordered the transfer of assets to the husband while refunding the wife's direct contribution.
XQN v XQO [2025] SGHCF 63
An anti-suit injunction may be granted to restrain a party from continuing foreign proceedings if the local court is the appropriate forum and the foreign proceedings were commenced to frustrate local proceedings or engage in forum shopping, but comity generally precludes interfe
XCG v XCF and another matter [2025] SGHCF 62
The court held that fresh evidence must satisfy the Ladd v Marshall test and that a marriage where one party is the primary income earner and the other is the homemaker is a single-income marriage.
XRV v XRW [2025] SGHCF 61
The court determined the division of matrimonial assets in a dual-income marriage, applying the ANJ v ANK structured approach, and found that the Wife was entitled to a 67.285% share based on her significant indirect financial and non-financial contributions.
XGO v XGN and another appeal [2025] SGHCF 60
In XGO v XGN and another appeal, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Family Law — Custody.
WZT v WZU and another matter [2025] SGHCF 6
Unemployment is not a determinative factor in assessing child maintenance obligations, and the onus remains on the parent to provide evidence of financial means and efforts to seek employment.
Father of XQD and XQE v Child Protector [2025] SGHCF 59
In Father of XQD and XQE v Child Protector, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Family Law — Youth Court.
XST v XSU [2025] SGHCF 58
Case Details * Citation: [2025] SGHCF 58 * Case Number: Divorce (Transferred) No 5187 of 2023 * Decision Date: 8 October 2025 * Court: General Division of the High Court (Family Division) * Coram: Choo Han Teck
XPA v XPB [2025] SGHCF 57
Case Details * Citation: [2025] SGHCF 57 * Case Number: Divorce (Transferred) No 5776 of 2022 * Decision Date: 29 September 2025 * Court: High Court of Singapore * Coram: Mavis Chionh Sze Chyi J * Judgment Delivered
XRM v XRN [2025] SGHCF 55
The court determined that the value of investments in matrimonial assets should be assessed at the date of the Ancillary Matters hearing, and that the doctrine of illegality bars the enforceability of a resulting trust arising from an illegal tax planning purpose.
VBR v VBS [2025] SGHCF 54
The court held that child maintenance should be based on the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, and that personal expenses of a parent should not be a factor in determining child maintenance unless there is a sudden decrease in earnings.
XLM v XLN [2025] SGHCF 53
The Singapore court should be slow to intervene in interim maintenance applications when divorce proceedings are pending in a more appropriate forum (India).