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WPV v WPW
The court held that the division of matrimonial assets, including the timing of CPF refunds, is a matter of judicial discretion, and the result must reflect the final division ratios ordered.
VHK v VHL
The court held that there is no legal basis to compel the Supreme Court to disclose a party's IP address in a private divorce proceeding, and that such information should not be released in aid of a private manhunt.
WQI v WQH
Court orders, especially those involving custody, care and control of children in a divorce, must be given time to settle before being varied.
WTP v WTQ
An applicant seeking to vary a maintenance order based on a material change in circumstances bears the burden of proof to provide a full and detailed picture of their financial situation; reliance on limited evidence, such as company financial statements alone, is insufficient.
WQT v WQU
The court remitted the matter to the trial judge to receive new evidence regarding serious allegations and varied the access order to five hours while maintaining supervision for 12 months.
TMO v TMP [2017] SGCA 14
In TMO v TMP [2017] SGCA 14, the Court of Appeal ruled that the High Court has jurisdiction to grant financial relief under the Women's Charter to Muslim parties following an overseas divorce, provided the Syariah Court lacks the authority to divide matrimonial assets.
WWI v WWJ
The court held that the operative date for ascertaining the pool of matrimonial assets is the date of interim judgment, and that assets acquired during the marriage using matrimonial funds are matrimonial assets regardless of whether they were acquired after separation.
WWG v WWH
An injunction to restrain a spouse from disposing of a matrimonial asset will only be granted if the applicant can show prejudice, specifically that there are insufficient remaining assets to satisfy the likely division proportion in their favour.
WSY v WSX
The court held that the global assessment methodology should be applied to the division of matrimonial assets, and that the marriage was a long single-income marriage where equal division was a just and equitable starting point.
AUA v ATZ [2016] SGCA 41
In AUA v ATZ, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Family law — Matrimonial assets, Family law — Child.
Yap Chai Ling and another v Hou Wa Yi [2016] SGCA 39
In Yap Chai Ling and another v Hou Wa Yi, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Family law — Divorce, Conflict of laws — Recognition of foreign divorce judgment.
TDT v TDS and another appeal and another matter [2016] SGCA 35
In TDT v TDS and another appeal and another matter, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Family Law — Matrimonial assets, Family Law — Maintenance.
ATE v ATD and another appeal [2016] SGCA 2
In ATE v ATD and another appeal, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Family law — Matrimonial assets, Family law — Maintenance.
ARY v ARX and another appeal [2016] SGCA 13
In ARY v ARX and another appeal, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Family Law — Matrimonial assets, Family Law — Maintenance.
Twiss, Christopher James Hans v Twiss, Yvonne Prendergast [2015] SGCA 52
In Twiss, Christopher James Hans v Twiss, Yvonne Prendergast, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Family Law — Matrimonial assets.
APE v APF [2015] SGCA 47
In APE v APF, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Family Law — Maintenance.
ANJ v ANK [2015] SGCA 34
In ANJ v ANK, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Family Law — Matrimonial Assets, Family Law — Maintenance.
BNS v BNT [2015] SGCA 23
In relocation applications, the welfare of the child is the paramount and overriding consideration, and there is no legal presumption in favour of allowing relocation even if the primary caregiver's desire to relocate is reasonable.
Chan Tin Sun v Fong Quay Sim [2015] SGCA 2
In Chan Tin Sun v Fong Quay Sim, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Family Law — Matrimonial Assets.
AYM v AYL and another appeal [2014] SGCA 46
In AYM v AYL and another appeal, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Family Law — Maintenance.
Surindar Singh s/o Jaswant Singh v Sita Jaswant Kaur [2014] SGCA 37
The Court of Appeal upheld the parties' settlement agreement, ruling that it was not manifestly disadvantageous. The court affirmed the validity of the asset division, emphasizing party autonomy and the high threshold required to set aside binding matrimonial settlement agreements.
Thery Patrice Roger v Tan Chye Tee [2014] SGCA 20
In Thery Patrice Roger v Tan Chye Tee, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Family Law — Matrimonial Assets, Family Law — Maintenance.
AXM v AXO [2014] SGCA 13
In AXM v AXO, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Family Law — Maintenance.
WNW v WNX
The court held that a matrimonial home remains a matrimonial asset subject to division even if acquired before marriage or by inheritance, and that an agreement between parties on the division of assets is a factor for the court to consider but is not binding if it does not achie