Divorce Mediation

Divorce mediation in Singapore can be free if it takes place through the Family Justice Courts’ Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) Division. Private mediation, however, may involve separate mediator fees, administrative charges, and legal fees if lawyers are involved. The total cost depends on the type of mediation, the number of disputed issues, the preparation required, […]

Preparing for divorce mediation is mainly about knowing what remains unresolved and having the right information ready. You do not need to settle every issue beforehand, but you should understand your priorities and the practical effect of your proposals. Divorce mediation is usually more productive when both spouses can discuss clear figures, specific arrangements, and […]

Divorce mediation is not compulsory in every Singapore divorce case. It is generally required where the spouses have at least one child below 21 and have not resolved one or more child-related issues. The Family Justice Courts may also direct the spouses to attend mediation over unresolved financial or other divorce-related issues. Although mediation may […]

Divorce mediation helps spouses discuss and resolve issues when they are considering divorce or already in divorce proceedings. It may be arranged privately before or during proceedings, or conducted through the Family Justice Courts’ Family Dispute Resolution Division after a case has started. A neutral mediator helps them discuss the divorce, parenting arrangements, maintenance, matrimonial […]

Divorce Mediation and hiring a Divorce Lawyer help in different ways. Mediation helps spouses discuss settlement with a neutral mediator. A divorce lawyer gives one spouse legal advice on their rights, risks, documents, and options. Many people considering divorce in Singapore may benefit from both, especially where children, maintenance, CPF, an HDB flat, or disputed […]

Divorce mediation in Singapore is a process where separating spouses try to resolve divorce-related disputes with the help of a neutral mediator. In Singapore, it can help parties narrow or settle issues such as the divorce itself, child arrangements, maintenance, division of matrimonial assets, CPF issues, and the HDB flat. It does not force either […]