For many parents, the pain of being separated from their children due to unfair access or manipulation by the other parent is a deep and enduring struggle. Parental alienation, where a child is turned against one parent by the other, has long been a hidden wound for many families. Now, new legal measures in Singapore…...

Singapore family law emphasises the welfare of the child as the paramount consideration when making decisions about children during and after a divorce. Parents are encouraged to come to mutually agreeable arrangements regarding their child’s care and upbringing. Most separated parents successfully decide on matters such as: Who makes major decisions for the child and…...

A man was charged in court for intruding on women’s privacy by filming up their skirts. The man had allegedly used his cellphone camera to film up the skirt of one woman on December 9 last year. The man faces two other counts of similar offences at the same place, between the end of November…...

The Women’s Charter governs the law of marriage and divorce, and recent amendments have attempted to make these processes more convenient and efficient. These measures include the following: Stronger protection measures for maintenance orders An amendment to Section 71 of the Women’s Charter allows the courts to use a banker’s guarantee, in the event of…...

We have recently received a testimonial letter from David I. Adelman, the current United States Ambassador to the Republic of Singapore, in recognition to our Lawyer team`s efforts in the Shane Todd Coroner`s Inquiry...

As effective from1 April 2014, we would like to highlight some important changes to employment law in Singapore that may affect your organisation’s employment policies and practices. These changes came about on 11 November 2013 when the Parliament passed the Employment, Parental Leave and Other Measures Act 2013 (“the Act”). The Act brings some key…...

A Will with 2 Executors An executor is someone that you appoint and name in your Will to administer your estate and distribute your assets after you have passed on. You may appoint more than one executor. The executor needs to be above 21 years old, capable of fulfilling his/ her duties and a non-bankrupt.…...

Gloria James-Civetta & Co There are various types of wills. The more common types in Singapore are simple wills, joint wills and mutual wills. Single wills are the most common and often without any complications. Joint Wills Joint wills are made by two persons on a single legal document. This is usually done by married…...

Gloria James-Civetta & Co Estate Lawyers A judge can remove an executor if he does not perform his duties or the beneficiaries propose a good case to remove him. However, the judge cannot force a named executor to oversee the probate of the will. Express Renunciation by Executor If you are appointed as an executor…...

If you have suffered a personal injury due to the negligence of another person, you will need to file a lawsuit against that party for compensation. You will need to provide the facts and legal reason as to why you should be compensated for your injury. A legal complaint form in a personal injury lawsuit declares your intention to…...