Clement Yong

When one spouse refuses mediation in a Singapore divorce or family dispute, the implications depend on what kind of mediation is being discussed and whether the court has directed attendance. A refusal to try private mediation before filing is different from refusing court-linked mediation after proceedings have begun. In some divorce cases, especially when there […]

Cultural pressure can make a marriage breakdown harder to navigate. A person may be pressured to stay quiet, avoid embarrassing the family, accept less to “keep the peace”, or prioritise reputation over safety, finances, or the children’s welfare. In Singapore, that pressure may come from parents, in-laws, religious communities, or wider societal expectations. However, cultural […]

When a marriage ends after many years, the hardest part is often not just the legal process, but the sense that an entire shared life is coming apart. A long marriage may leave someone grieving not only the relationship, but also the loss of the family home, daily routines, future plans, and the role they […]

When a marriage breaks down, immigration status may become a practical problem alongside the divorce. A foreign spouse may need to consider whether there is still a lawful basis to remain in Singapore, work here, or make longer-term plans. Much depends on the immigration status involved. An ICA-issued Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) is different from […]

Digital harassment between spouses can take many forms, including abusive messages, repeated late-night calls, fake accounts, tracking, threats, online humiliation, or pressure through email, WhatsApp, and social media. During a marriage breakdown, digital harassment may affect safety, communication about children, finances, or daily life, and may also become relevant to legal action in Singapore. What […]

Gambling addiction may become relevant in a divorce if it has led to losses, debt, non-disclosure, pressure on household finances, or concerns about a child’s welfare. In Singapore, the practical question is whether the evidence shows that gambling affected the family’s finances, the assets available for division, maintenance, or the child arrangements being sought.[3] Bank […]