Reading Time: 7 minutesA Commissioner for Oaths may sound like an obscure, highly legalized term that one sometimes hears but never really understands. On the contrary, a Commissioner for Oaths plays a rather simple role – he facilitates the making of oaths or affirmations by persons (who are referred to as “deponents”) which accompany the statements that they […]
What is a Notary Public?
Reading Time: 10 minutesAsk anyone if they know what a Notary Public is, and the most likely response you will get is a quizzical look or a raised eyebrow. Nonetheless, despite being obscure-sounding and relatively unknown, a Notary Public performs the important function of notarizing documents that are to be used overseas. Foreign persons, entities or institutions overseas, […]
Unreasonable Behaviour in Divorce Under Singapore Law
Reading Time: 9 minutesUnreasonable Behaviour, it seems, is the basis frequently cited by women when applying for a divorce According to the Department of Statistics Singapore, out of the 3,437 divorce proceedings filed under the Women’s Charter in 2016 where the plaintiff was a woman, 58.6 per cent of the filings cited “unreasonable behaviour” as the key reason […]
Divorce for expats and foreigners in Singapore
Reading Time: 8 minutesIt can be daunting and seemingly complex when you are an expat or a foreigner living in Singapore, contemplating divorce or being confronted with one. You might not be familiar with the law and your rights here. The objective of this article is to simplify and explain the law clearly and in a practical way. […]