A Will allows you to give your assets to anyone and in any proportion you desire. What happens if I do not have a Will? If you did not create a Will, or if your Will became invalid, then your assets will be distributed according to the Intestate Succession Act. Under the Intestate Succession Act,…...

If parties wish to live apart permanently but do not wish to commence divorce proceedings for various reasons, then you may make an application to Court for Judicial Separation. A Judicial Separation is a divorce from bed and board, this means that the couple won’t have to live with each other or continue to have…...

A Deed of Cohabitation is a contract between people who are living together but are not married. It is essentially entered into a ‘prenuptial agreement’ between people who are not married. It is designed to deal with property issues in the event that parties separate. Whenever you and your partner live together, or plan on…...

A Deed of Reconciliation is an agreement that may be entered into by parties who have previously separated or initiated divorce proceedings but have since decided to attempt to reconcile and continue their relationship instead. It helps establish clear guidelines and expectations for both parties as they work towards rebuilding their relationship. A Deed of…...

At GJC, our experienced team of employment contract lawyers is ready to offer comprehensive and efficient services to corporate and individual clients on the drafting and vetting of employment contracts, the resolution and settlement of employment contract issues and the structuring of employee incentives, benefits and compensation schemes. The following offers a short summary of…...

If you have suffered an injury due to a negligence-related accident, you would be feeling a great deal of stress and anxiety over what the immediate and long-term future may hold for you. Depending on the nature and seriousness of your injuries, you may need ongoing/long-term medical care until you are fully recovered. If the…...

The commercial nature of sports means that they have a requirement for legal representation. We advise a wide range of clients, ranging from large organizations to individuals and player / agents at a local and international level. GJC provides services such as: Drafting and negotiation of the full range of commercial agreements including management agency,…...

Property Disputes actions are usually commenced in the High Court, as it requires the High Court to make a decision on the equitable interest of the party(s) involved. Typical situations are parent-child claim over property, Joint-Tenancy title and where a Third Party has an interest in the property by virtue of contribution though not listed…...

The Adoption of Children Act (Cap. 4, 2012 Rev. Ed.) governs the adoption of infants in Singapore. Article: How to adopt a child from the People’s Republic of China. This is a legal process where parental rights over a child are conferred to the applicants, whom one or both are not the natural parents of…...

A prenuptial agreement is an agreement between two people that is executed before marriage. The agreement deals with the financial aspects of a couple`s marriage in case it comes to an end. In fact, when you give it some thought, all marriages have a “prenuptial agreement” – it is just known as “divorce law.” If…...