Meritably

22/09/2020

Ground breaking news!

MPs cheer after legislation passes to tackle what one called ‘horrifying’ rates of family violence

18/08/2020

Parental Alienation is a serious no no in Singapore. The courts can come down really hard on a parent for poisoning the mind of his/her child against the other parent.

15/08/2020

For an expat client contemplating divorce, identifying the jurisdiction that would confer that greatest benefit to that client in terms of Custody, Maintenance and Division of Assets often requires coordination with international lawyers. Establishing jurisdiction, however, can be a daunting task if the jurisdiction is contested.

09/08/2020

Rebuilding in the Gig Economy

When faced with the life-altering reality of a marriage ending, everything seems dire. After encountering this herself, Sadie Bjornstad set off to understand...

08/08/2020

A tell tale, "pre-pandemic" sign of the times

31/07/2020

As the pandemic takes its toll on the livelihoods of individuals, at Meritably, we are already feeling the heat, with an unprecedented spike in the number of inquiries. Our priority is and has always been to preserve the sanctity of the family nucleus where possible. However, where differences are regrettably irreconcilable, we look to diplomacy to mitigate acrimony, as couples opt to go separate ways. Every now and then, we come across an "occupational instigator" who goes out of his/her way to impose his/her ill will upon his/her partner. That is when we pull out the stops in our quest to exact justice for the oft oppressed client.

27/04/2017

"What is Family Violence?

Family violence refers to:

> Wilfully or knowingly placing, or attempting to place, a family member in fear of hurt
> Causing hurt to a family member by an act which is known or ought to have been known will result in hurt
> Wrongful confining or restraining a family member against his will
> Continual harassment with intent to cause or knowing that it is likely to cause anguish to a family member."

Women’s Charter (CAP. 353), Section 64.

22/04/2017

“The Mandatory Parenting Programme is a one-to-one consultation session for parents with minor children BEFORE they file for divorce. It is designed to encourage divorcing couples to make informed decisions that prioritise the well-being of children.

This is a two-hour session by counselors from Divorce Support Specialist Agencies (DSSAs). All parents with children below 14 years old are required to attend this programme if they do not have a signed formal agreement pertaining to a parenting plan.”

https://www.msf.gov.sg/Divorce-Support/Pages/Mandatory-Parenting-Programme.aspx