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XBW v XBX and another [2024] SGHCF 30
The court held that an interim independent administrator should be appointed pending the resolution of a probate action to maintain the status quo and preserve the movable assets of the estate.
WQT v WQU [2024] SGHCF 3
Access orders for a child should be varied to increase time if travel time encroaches on bonding, but serious allegations of misconduct require remittal for new evidence to be tested.
WWI v WWJ [2024] SGHCF 28
The court dismissed the appeal against the trial judge's finding that the 2nd and 3rd Wills were invalid due to lack of testamentary capacity, upholding the 1st Will as the valid testamentary instrument.
WWM v WWN and another appeal [2024] SGHCF 27
The court held that the parties' direct contributions to the matrimonial home and joint accounts must be accurately accounted for in the division of matrimonial assets, and that the court has discretion to exclude non-substantial sums from the matrimonial pool.
WWG v WWH [2024] SGHCF 26
An injunction to restrain the disposal of a matrimonial asset will only be granted if the applicant can show that the disposal would prejudice them, specifically by demonstrating that there are insufficient remaining assets to satisfy their likely share of the matrimonial pool.
WUI v WUJ [2024] SGHCF 25
In short, childless marriages, indirect contributions are not necessarily irrelevant, and the court must assess the facts of the case rather than relying solely on heuristic labels.
WXA v WXB [2024] SGHCF 22
The court held that shared care and control is not a default arrangement and depends on the welfare of the child, and that the court will not draw an adverse inference for belated disclosure if the party eventually discloses the asset.
WJZ v WJY [2024] SGHCF 2
The court held that the default operative date for ascertaining the matrimonial pool and assessing contributions is the date of the interim judgment, and that assets acquired during the marriage using matrimonial funds constitute matrimonial assets even if acquired after separati
VEW v VEV [2024] SGHCF 19
The court will not disturb a lower court's exercise of discretion regarding child education arrangements unless there are compelling reasons that the move is in the children's best interests.
WQX v WQW and another appeal [2024] SGHCF 18
Adultery in divorce proceedings can be proved on a balance of probabilities, and the higher standard of proof beyond reasonable doubt is not required for such findings in Singapore.
WVS v WVT [2024] SGHCF 17
The court determined the division of matrimonial assets based on direct and indirect contributions, and maintained sole care and control of the children with the husband.
WUP v WUQ [2024] SGHCF 15
In a short-lived marriage where the defendant made no financial or indirect contribution to the matrimonial assets, the court ordered that each party retain their own assets and awarded a nominal lump sum maintenance.
VEG v VEF [2024] SGHCF 14
The court held that there was no material change in circumstances warranting a variation of maintenance orders, noting that the respondent failed to provide full and frank disclosure of her financial assets.
WQG v WQF [2024] SGHCF 13
The court held that personal liabilities incurred during the marriage should be included in the pool of matrimonial assets, regardless of whether they were incurred for the benefit of the family.
WRP v WRQ [2024] SGHCF 12
The court held that a consent order in matrimonial proceedings should only be varied in rare and extreme circumstances where it is unworkable, and that the sanctity of the parties' bargain must be respected.
WUA v WUB [2024] SGHCF 10
The court determined the division of matrimonial assets based on a 70:30 ratio in favour of the wife, considering both direct and indirect contributions over a 21-year marriage.
WLE v WLF [2023] SGHCF 14
The court held that in the division of matrimonial assets, a broad-brush approach is appropriate for attaining a just and equitable division, and that there is no starting point that parents bear the financial burden of child maintenance equally.
WKK v WKL [2023] SGHCF 6
An action that has been discontinued pursuant to an unless order cannot be reinstated by a summons; it must be recommenced as a fresh action or by appealing the unless order.
WGW v WGX [2023] SGHCF 5
Direct financial contributions to a matrimonial asset include monies applied toward the improvement of the asset, and the structured approach to division applies to short marriages.
DBB v DBA [2023] SGHCF 40
The court applied the ANJ structured approach to divide matrimonial assets in a dual-income marriage, awarding 77.5% to the Husband and 22.5% to the Wife based on direct and indirect contributions.
Harjit Kaur d/o Kulwant Singh v Saroop Singh a/l Amar Singh [2015] SGHCF 5
The court held that leave to apply for financial relief under s 121D of the Women's Charter requires the applicant to show a 'substantial' or 'solid' case, and the court must respect the comity of nations by not re-opening matters already settled by a competent foreign court.
TAU v TAV [2015] SGHCF 2
The court held that the learned District Judge's orders regarding the division of matrimonial assets were just and equitable, particularly in light of the wife's non-monetary contributions and the needs of the children.
XGO v XGN [2026] SGHCF 1
The court held that substantive matters regarding custody and access should be dealt with by the Indonesian courts, as the Indonesian Supreme Court had already delivered a judgment on the matter.
XGO v XGN
The court will not grant a stay of execution where the substantive issues are more appropriately dealt with by the courts of the country of citizenship (Indonesia) and where the applicant's likelihood of success on appeal is low.