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5 Tips when Considering Dispute Resolution Clauses
Reading Time: 4 minutesLike newlyweds, disputes are typically far from the minds of commercial parties at the time of brokering a deal. Excitement about the commercial possibilities typically overshadow any concerns that disputes might arise in the future. Inexperienced commercial parties often leave dispute resolution clauses to the last minute when negotiating a contract and accept without thought […]
Most Common and Confusing Legal Words (Legalese) Explained Simply
Reading Time: 9 minutesA technical and confusing language of the law Legal terms can be extremely confusing for laypeople, yet lawyers seem to employ them at whim. Every law school student is required to learn this, so they pick it up over their years in law school, use it in their professional lives daily and eventually might not […]
Renovation Disputes: A Guide to Avoiding & Resolving Them (with 99.co)
Reading Time: 9 minutesFor the month of October 2017, Asia Law Network is collaborating with 99.co to bring great property-related legal content to readers of their blog written by Asia Law Network Premium Lawyers. In the first article of the series, Kelvin from Vicki Heng talks about renovation disputes and share tips on how to avoid and deal with […]
The Residential Tenancy Agreement: What You Should Know
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe Story In 60 Seconds A tenancy agreement is a legal document that temporarily transfers the lease for a piece of land or property from the landlord to the tenant for a designated period of time. In exchange, the tenant gives the landlord a certain amount of money. There are four main types of tenancies […]
Asia Law Network participates in the 2017 Asia Pro Bono Conference
Reading Time: 1 minutesMalaysia, 2 October 2017- Asia Law Network is happy to be a participant at the 6th Asia Pro Bono Conference, held in Kuala Lumpur. The Asia Pro Bono Conference celebrates and emphasizes pro bono legal work and legal ethics, discussing ways to further the outreach of the pro bono ethos in Asia and around the […]
Know your rights – frequently asked questions on maintenance and child custody obligations after a divorce
Reading Time: 3 minutesUnsure about your maintenance and child custody obligations after a divorce? Family mediator and lawyer Rajan Chettiar sets the record straight. Frequently Asked Questions Question 1: Can men request for alimony? Many men feel that Singapore divorce law favours women. But in reality, these laws are based on contributions made by both parties to the […]
Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) Updates Guidance Notes on Setting up a Register of Controllers
Reading Time: 4 minutesOn 18 September 2017, the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (“ACRA”) issued revised versions of its written guidance in relation to the requirements on the register of controllers for Singapore companies, foreign companies registered in Singapore and limited liability partnerships (collectively known as “Corporate Entities”, and each a “Corporate Entity”) under Part XIA of the […]
The Protection Order: A Defence Against Harassment
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Story In 60 Seconds The Protection from Harassment Act (2014), or POHA, makes provisions to protect victims from being subjected to further harassment, threats, insults, or abuse by perpetrators. The primary method to protect such victims of harassment is through the deployment of the Protection Order (PO). The Protection Order (PO) is able to prohibit […]
The Hague Convention (Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction)
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Hague Convention prevents a spouse from running away to another country with your children Imagine, for a moment, that after having gone through a divorce with your expatriate or Singaporean spouse, you now have custody, as well as care and control of your young child. But one day at work, you receive word that […]
Wills for couples – Mutual Wills explained
Reading Time: 6 minutesWhat is a mutual will? Mutual wills are usually made by couples to protect themselves and their children in the event that either or both the parties pass away. This is to plan for a common disaster. For example, the couple perishing in a car accident or other tragedy. This is an alternative to both […]
Dealing with bankruptcy woes
Reading Time: 4 minutesJust being handed a bankruptcy order and feeling helpless? Or stuck in bankruptcy for a while now and trying to get out? Don’t panic yet! With the amendments to the Bankruptcy Law previously on 1 August 2016 , have you had time to relook at whether you can escape your current bankrupt state since then? […]
How to resolve disputes with your condominium management or MCST (with 99.co)
Reading Time: 11 minutesAsia Law Network is collaborating with 99.co to bring great property-related legal content to readers of both blogs. In this article, Lawyer Zhi Xin Tan tells us how to resolve disputes with our condominium management or MCST. More Singapore households living in condominiums now More households in Singapore now live in condominiums as reported by […]
Personal
SMU Lexicon: A Non-parent’s Maintenance Obligation
Reading Time: 7 minutesIntroduction Imagine you marry someone with a child from a prior relationship. Initially, you do not mind caring for this child. Then, your marriage sours and you no longer want anything to do with your spouse or the child. However, can your initial conduct of caring for the child unknowingly saddle you with a legal […]
Business
Singapore’s latest push as a restructuring and insolvency hub – Amendments to SICC rules
Reading Time: 3 minutesSingapore has earned a budding reputation as a hub for debt restructuring and insolvency in Asia, with its transparent legal system and judicial expertise. This growth can also be attributed to enduring efforts to innovate and reform. To enhance Singapore as a forum of choice in international restructuring and insolvency proceedings, the Rules of Court […]
Most Common and Confusing Legal Words (Legalese) Explained Simply 
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