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WTS v WTR and another appeal [2024] SGHCF 33
The court affirmed the division of matrimonial assets in a single-income marriage and clarified the treatment of pre-marital assets and dissipation of matrimonial funds.
WVN v WVO [2024] SGHCF 32
The court applied the 'time rule' to pro-rate stock options (PSUs) for inclusion in the matrimonial pool, using the period from the grant date to the IJ date as the numerator and the period from the grant date to the vesting date as the denominator.
WYQ v Child Protector [2024] SGHCF 31
The court affirmed the order for children to be placed in a place of safety under the Children and Youth Protection Act, finding that the mother was unable to properly care for or supervise them and that the appeal lacked merit.
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.
VRJ v VRK [2024] SGHCF 29
In VRJ v VRK [2024] SGHCF 29, the Singapore High Court ordered the sale of Australian properties with a 60:40 asset split favoring the wife. The court also mandated a S$375,142.90 lump sum payment for maintenance arrears, clarifying principles on retrospective support and matrimonial asset division.
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.
WXW v WXX [2024] SGHCF 24
In WXW v WXX [2024] SGHCF 24, the Singapore High Court ordered a 60:40 division of a S$7.79M matrimonial pool. The court rejected an 80:20 split, affirming that a 60:40 ratio appropriately balances financial and homemaking contributions in long marriages, even when traditional gender roles are rever
WRU v WRT [2024] SGHCF 23
In WRU v WRT [2024] SGHCF 23, the High Court allowed the mother's appeal to relocate children to the US. The court ruled that relocation benefits outweighed reduced physical access, provided robust remote contact and annual visit arrangements were established to protect the father-child bond.
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.
WSY v WSX and another appeal [2024] SGHCF 21
In WSY v WSX [2024] SGHCF 21, the High Court partially allowed both parties' appeals, adjusting matrimonial asset division and child maintenance. The ruling clarifies the inclusion of sole-name assets, the use of cash for maintenance payments, and the apportionment of child support based on needs.
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.
VZJ v VZK [2024] SGHCF 16
In VZJ v VZK [2024] SGHCF 16, the High Court granted a divorce, awarding sole care and control to the wife. The court ordered the husband to pay monthly child maintenance and a $71,400 lump sum for backdated arrears, while clarifying the distinction between essential needs and luxuries.
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.
WOZ v WOY [2024] SGHCF 11
In WOZ v WOY, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Family Law — Custody; Family Law — Matrimonial assets.