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Divorce can be a costly and stressful process in Singapore. Some contentious and contested divorce cases can see the cost of Divorce in Singapore soar, making it crucial to secure the best representation during your proceedings.
Don’t worry, at Tembusu Law, we always try to work within a budget that’s comfortable and fair for everyone. That’s why we’re committed to providing transparent and fair divorce lawyer fees in Singapore.
Our lawyer fees for Divorce in Singapore depend on the scope and amount of work involved – this is something that we always discuss and agree on with you before we start work.
To ensure that you’re only paying for work that you actually need, we’ll make adjustments to our rates later depending on any increase or decrease in the actual scope and complexity of work.
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DIVORCE COSTS IN SINGAPORE CAN BE AFFORDABLE AND ARE NOT ALWAYS EXPENSIVE
The cost of a Divorce in Singapore greatly depends on whether it is contested or uncontested. In Singapore, lawyer’ fees for Divorce can be expensive because several factors influence their costs, including working as a solo practitioner, working for a large law firm, and how long they’ve been practising.
Here’s what you should know:
Lawyer Fees For Divorce In Singapore Can Be Affordable
Fees will vary depending on the circumstances surrounding the Divorce. Higher fees may be required for contested Divorces, primarily if the parties disagree on many issues, including child custody. If so, the attorney would spend more time preparing the arguments and evidence for his client’s case.
A Contested Divorce is generally more expensive than Uncontested Divorces. Lawyers who specialise in Family Law typically spend more time in court than lawyers who specialise in other types of law. Therefore, the cost is considerably higher than an uncontested Divorce lawsuit.
At Tembusu Law, the fees we charge are all-inclusive. There will be no hidden setup fees or other additional fees.
Breakdown On Lawyer Fees For Divorce In Singapore
At Tembusu Law, we handle both contested divorces and uncontested divorces, tailoring our services to meet the specific needs of each case. Tembusu Law firm offers services to both contested Divorce and Uncontested Divorce cases.
The typical lawyer fee structure for Divorce in Singapore varies depending on your circumstances.
Less complicated cases usually happen when there’s no shared property, children, or financial support involved. This also means when both people agree to everything and there’s no need to talk it out. Thus, the fees are considerably lower.
Divorce legal fees are more expensive in complicated cases involving matrimonial property, children, and maintenance. You can also expect other associated costs related to party negotiation and/or when one party doesn’t agree to all the terms of the divorce.
For a more accurate quote on our lawyer fees for Divorce in Singapore, we highly recommend contacting us for a free consultation.
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Example Of Divorce Costs In Singapore
If you’d like to have an idea of the estimated legal cost of your Divorce in Singapore and how we aim to make our legal services accessible and affordable, here’s an example of our suggested pricing and sample legal services package for a typical case:
Example: Simplified & Uncontested Divorce
– both spouses agree to a Divorce and all ancillary issues before the Divorce papers are submitted to the Court
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Stage 1: Terminating the Marriage We prove to the Court that there’s enough reason to allow a Divorce by showing proof of the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage:
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Stage 2: Ancillary Matters We deal with all other Ancillary Matters regarding Custody, Care & Control, Access & Visitation Rights of Children, Dividing Matrimonial Assets & Properties and Maintenance payments for the Wife and Children). |
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Stage 1: Terminating the Marriage We prove to the Court that there’s enough reason to allow a Divorce by showing proof of the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage:
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Stage 2: Ancillary Matters We deal with all other Ancillary Matters regarding Custody, Care & Control, Access & Visitation Rights of Children, Dividing Matrimonial Assets & Properties and Maintenance payments for the Wife and Children). |
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*Note: actual costs of a Singapore Divorce will depend on the agreed scope and amount of work involved (e.g. how many terms are already agreed between the couple); further adjustments will be made to the rates depending on any increase or decrease in the actual scope and complexity of work.
To help you better manage your finances and keep track of your legal expenses, we can work out instalment payments of our transparent and fixed fees if you need extra help with your cashflow.
This helps you afford the legal support that you need, and it also gives us the opportunity to be involved in your case and help you.
If you’re still unsure of what to expect regarding the process and timeline of a Divorce, here’s a quick summary of how a Divorce will typically proceed:
| 9 Step-By-Step Divorce Process In Singapore |
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1. Start The Divorce Process And Apply For Divorce To Dissolve The MarriageYou file and serve the Writ of Summons and Statement of Claim on your spouse. Your spouse must respond within 8 days, confirming whether your spouse will challenge or contest the Divorce. A Contested Divorce and Trial is a long, painful and expensive process – you and your witnesses must give evidence during Court sessions and hearings after which the Court will make a decision and deliver its judgement. However, if you both agree and do not contest that the irretrievable breakdown of your marriage has occurred, then at least Stage 1 of the Divorce process won’t need a trial and you can continue directly to deal with the Ancillary Matters. |
2. Memorandum Of Appearance & DefenceIf your spouse contests the Divorce, he must file these 2 documents in Court. The Memorandum of Appearance confirms that he’ll be participating in the Divorce and Court process. The Defence summarises your spouse’s main reply to your claims stated in your Statement of Claim. |
3. Interim JudgementUpon reviewing the divorce proceedings, if the Court agrees that there’s enough evidence to show that the marriage has irretrievably broken down, an Interim Judgement will be granted that dissolves the marriage. This decree initially dissolves the marriage, transitioning the Singapore divorce process into the phase where Ancillary Matters such as child maintenance, financial support, and division of purposes assets acquired during the marriage are addressed. |
4. Communication, Discussion, Negotiation & MediationYou and your spouse discuss and negotiate to try to reach a compromise or settlement – this helps you both avoid going through a painful, messy and fiercely contested divorce and trial. These discussions can take place via Family Dispute Resolution Conferences (FDRCs) and Counselling Sessions organised by the Family Justice Court. |
5. Pre-Trial & Ancillary Matters HearingIf you and your spouse cannot reach a compromise or settlement regarding your respective demands, a Trial will take place for the Judge to review the evidence in support of the respective claims. If your spouse doesn’t contest your Divorce application and only challenges you on the Ancillary Matters, your spouse must file the Memorandum of Appearance to point out the Ancillary Matters he intends to challenge without filing a Defence. |
6. AffidavitsYou and your spouse each file an Affidavits of Assets & Means (also called an “AOM”) to give details of your assets and financial responsibilities such as your salary and sources of income and expenses. If you want to get more information from your spouse regarding their assets and finances, you can use the Discovery process to ask for the Court’s help to force your spouse to give you the requested information. This legal procedure allows you to request the Court’s assistance to compel your spouse to disclose the necessary information. |
7. High CourtIf your matrimonial assets and properties have a total net value of more than $5 million, then your Divorce will be handled in the High Court. |
8. Ancillary Matters HearingAfter you and your spouse have submitted the Court papers and Affidavits, a separate Court hearing date will be scheduled for you and your spouse (or your Divorce Lawyers or Family Lawyers) to present the legal arguments and evidence in support of your claim for Ancillary Matters. This includes Custody, Care & Control, Access & Visitation Rights of Children, Dividing Matrimonial Assets & Properties and Maintenance payments for the Wife and Children:
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9. Final JudgementFollowing the resolution of Ancillary Matters, a period of at least three months must pass from the date of the Interim Judgement before the Final Judgment is issued. The judgement finalises all terms of the Divorce, officially dissolving the marriage. The divorce fees associated with reaching this stage can vary depending on the specifics of each case, including whether fixed fees or a lump sum fee were agreed upon. |
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At Tembusu Law, we provide expert legal advice and representation in managing difficult family law disputes.
From tackling unreasonable behaviour to securing maintenance arrangements and achieving the final judgement, we ensure that you maintain full control over your legal rights, costs, timelines, and the overall justice process.
Our dedicated team of family and divorce lawyers in Singapore is committed to guiding you through every stage of the family justice system. We listen to your concerns, understand your needs, and deliver results.
Whether it’s obtaining child custody, addressing issues of domestic violence, or handling annulments, our legal team brings a wealth of experience to various family legal matters.
Start with our free consultation to discuss your specific situation without any obligations. With our expert guidance, you will benefit from the extensive experience of our family lawyers, who are recognised as some of the best in Singapore.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT
THE DIVORCE IN SINGAPORE FEES
How Expensive Would It Be If Two Parties Agree To Have A Divorce?
In Singapore, the cost of a Divorce should not be too expensive if both parties consent to the terms of the Divorce. This is known as an uncontested Divorce where both spouses have consented to all the terms of a Divorce. It is easier and less expensive to get an uncontested Divorce than a contested Divorce.
Why Are Contested Divorce Fees More Expensive Than An Uncontested Divorce Cost In Singapore?
There can be many reasons why contested Divorce costs in Singapore are more expensive than an Uncontested Divorce. One key reason is that it takes longer to resolve the terms in a Contested Divorce. When two parties cannot agree on Divorce terms, they may be forced to go through lengthy court proceedings. It entails numerous steps aside from pre-trial legal motions and hearings, including discovery, depositions, expert reports, and trial preparation.
Who Is Responsible For Paying For The Divorce Lawyer Fees In Singapore?
In most cases, you are responsible for paying your own legal fees. The Court can also determine if a person should be responsible for paying the other person’s legal fees, such as in a situation where the losing party bears the legal costs of the winning party.
Do You Allow Instalment Payments For Lawyer Fees?
Yes. We accept instalments of lawyer fees for Divorce in Singapore. We know that many people have financial constraints, so we have made instalment payments available for our clients who need additional financial assistance.
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