Divorce in Singapore is a two-stage process. In stage one, the court will decide whether to dissolve the marriage. If successful, an interim judgment is issued. In stage two, the court deals with ancillary matters like child custody, property division, and maintenance. It is a detailed process that involves filing documents, responding within deadlines, and potentially mediated settlements or trials. The final judgment is issued after all matters are resolved.
This slideshow is designed to help simplify the Arizona divorce process. All the major points of the divorce process are covered including filing the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, completing service on the other party, and the major steps involved in the three most common types of Arizona divorce - divorce by consent (uncontested divorce), default divorce and contested divorce.
This slideshow is designed to help simplify the Arizona divorce process. All the major points of the divorce process are covered including filing the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, completing service on the other party, and the major steps involved in the three most common types of Arizona divorce - divorce by consent (uncontested divorce), default divorce and contested divorce.
Seasoned veteran of family law, Leigh Carson of The Carson Law Firm, takes you through the basics of divorce law in St. Louis. Following this guide will help you be sure you start with a strong foundation and can help you save money, time, and frustration. You can learn more at http://thecarsonlawfirm.com/st-louis-divorce-the-basics/
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THE DIVORCE TRIAL
KEY TERMS
Appeal
Bench trial
Bureau of Vital Statistics form
Claim for relief
Contested hearing
Custody affidavit
Default trial
Dissolve
Divorce trial
Document
Final argument
Financial disclosure affidavit
Habeas corpus
Judgment
Judicial pretrial
Merger
Military affidavit
Pretrial conference
Stipulation
Testimony
Theory of the case
Transcript
Trial notebook
Unconscionable
Uncontested hearing
Wage execution
The discovery process is now complete. The discovery material has been an-alyzed. The witnesses have been identified. The custody evaluation hasbeen prepared. The parties have either reached an agreement or have iden-
tified areas of disagreement. The parties are now ready to proceed to the next
step—the ddiivvoorrccee ttrriiaall,, the process in which both parties present their case to the
court for its final hearing. Divorce trials are for the most part bbeenncchh ttrriiaallss,, which
means that the trial is conducted before a judge, not a jury. In some jurisdictions
like New York and Texas, the parties can demand a jury trial in divorce cases. In a
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bench trial the judge is both the trier of fact and law. The family court judge is
knowledgeable in the area of domestic relations and his role is to apply the law,
which includes statutory and case law, to the particular facts in the case before him
and render a decision that is fair to both parties.
Divorce trials are open to the public so anyone can sit in and observe the case.
Courtrooms may be sealed upon motion of the parties to protect children of the
marriage when the trial issues are of a particularly sensitive nature. Divorce files
are also open to the public and may be viewed in local courthouses at the clerk’s
office.
Divorce trials are either uncontested or contested. Whether the case is con-
tested or uncontested, the paralegal must send a formal notice to the court indi-
cating that the case is ready for the trial list. (See Exhibit 14–1.)
UNCONTESTED HEARING
In an uunnccoonntteesstteedd hheeaarriinngg,, the parties have either reached an agreement re-
garding the issues surrounding the dissolution of their marriage (i.e., alimony,
property division, child custody and support, attorney’s fees) or one party is de-
faulted for failure to appear. A ddeeffaauulltt ttrriiaall takes place when one of the parties
to an action has failed to appear at the scheduled trial date even though she has
received proper notice of the proceedings. In this case, the court will proceed with
a default hearing and sever the marriage. It is important that the respondent/
FFIIGGUURREE 1144––11
Divorce trials are
generally bench trials,
in which there is no
jury. The judge acts as
both the trier of fact
and law.
THE DIVORCE TRIAL 335
defendant file a cross-complaint so in the event the petitioner/plaintiff does not
appear, the court can proceed on the respondent/defendant’s cross-complaint.
Most divorce cases ...
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Seasoned veteran of family law, Leigh Carson of The Carson Law Firm, takes you through the basics of divorce law in St. Louis. Following this guide will help you be sure you start with a strong foundation and can help you save money, time, and frustration. You can learn more at http://thecarsonlawfirm.com/st-louis-divorce-the-basics/
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Oh *!?#@ I Got a Grievance
Jane Gleaves, Esq., Associate, Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter
The Akron Bar Association’s Grievance Committee: A Snapshot of Our Process
Wayne Rice, Esq., Akron Bar Counsel
The Unauthorized Practice of Law: A Trap for the Unwary
Jonathan E. Coughlan, Esq., Coughlan Law Firm LLC
Switching Law Firms: Walking the Tight Rope
Chris Weber, Esq., Managing Director, Kegler Brown Hill +Ritter
Ethical Pitfalls in the Transactional Practice
Jason Beehler, Esq., Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter
This worksheet is designed to be used by persons contemplating a divorce. It may
also be used by your attorney. Completing this form before your initial interview with your
attorney may save you valuable time and money
THE DIVORCE TRIALKEY TERMSAppealBench trialBurea.docxcherry686017
THE DIVORCE TRIAL
KEY TERMS
Appeal
Bench trial
Bureau of Vital Statistics form
Claim for relief
Contested hearing
Custody affidavit
Default trial
Dissolve
Divorce trial
Document
Final argument
Financial disclosure affidavit
Habeas corpus
Judgment
Judicial pretrial
Merger
Military affidavit
Pretrial conference
Stipulation
Testimony
Theory of the case
Transcript
Trial notebook
Unconscionable
Uncontested hearing
Wage execution
The discovery process is now complete. The discovery material has been an-alyzed. The witnesses have been identified. The custody evaluation hasbeen prepared. The parties have either reached an agreement or have iden-
tified areas of disagreement. The parties are now ready to proceed to the next
step—the ddiivvoorrccee ttrriiaall,, the process in which both parties present their case to the
court for its final hearing. Divorce trials are for the most part bbeenncchh ttrriiaallss,, which
means that the trial is conducted before a judge, not a jury. In some jurisdictions
like New York and Texas, the parties can demand a jury trial in divorce cases. In a
14C H A P T E R
334 CHAPTER 14
bench trial the judge is both the trier of fact and law. The family court judge is
knowledgeable in the area of domestic relations and his role is to apply the law,
which includes statutory and case law, to the particular facts in the case before him
and render a decision that is fair to both parties.
Divorce trials are open to the public so anyone can sit in and observe the case.
Courtrooms may be sealed upon motion of the parties to protect children of the
marriage when the trial issues are of a particularly sensitive nature. Divorce files
are also open to the public and may be viewed in local courthouses at the clerk’s
office.
Divorce trials are either uncontested or contested. Whether the case is con-
tested or uncontested, the paralegal must send a formal notice to the court indi-
cating that the case is ready for the trial list. (See Exhibit 14–1.)
UNCONTESTED HEARING
In an uunnccoonntteesstteedd hheeaarriinngg,, the parties have either reached an agreement re-
garding the issues surrounding the dissolution of their marriage (i.e., alimony,
property division, child custody and support, attorney’s fees) or one party is de-
faulted for failure to appear. A ddeeffaauulltt ttrriiaall takes place when one of the parties
to an action has failed to appear at the scheduled trial date even though she has
received proper notice of the proceedings. In this case, the court will proceed with
a default hearing and sever the marriage. It is important that the respondent/
FFIIGGUURREE 1144––11
Divorce trials are
generally bench trials,
in which there is no
jury. The judge acts as
both the trier of fact
and law.
THE DIVORCE TRIAL 335
defendant file a cross-complaint so in the event the petitioner/plaintiff does not
appear, the court can proceed on the respondent/defendant’s cross-complaint.
Most divorce cases ...
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Divorce is a two-stage process. In the first stage, the court will deal with the question of the divorce itself, i.e.
whether the marriage should be dissolved ( i.e. discontinued ). In the second stage, the court will deal with the
“ancillary matters”, i.e. the children, the matrimonial assets ( for example, the HDB flat ), and maintenance for
the wife and children.
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3. In Singapore, Divorce is a 2-step procedure and it can proceed as being either contested or uncontested.
In the first stage, Courts will deal with the termination of the marriage itself. Here, the Court will decide
whether the marriage should be dissolved. At the end of this stage, if successful, parties will receive an Interim
Judgement.
In the second stage, the Court will deal with the Ancillary matters. These include division of matrimonial assets,
dealing with custody of the children and maintenance of the wife and children. At the end of this stage, parties
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4. will receive a Final Judgement.
Before you start the divorce proceedings, you have to determine if you have the grounds to get a divorce.
STAGE 1 – TERMINATION OF MARRIAGE
(a) The person who is filing the Writ of Divorce is called the Plaintiff. The person who is being sued for divorce
is called the Defendant. If the Defendant has committed adultery, the third party is known as the “CoDefendant”.
(b) Before the commencement of the divorce, the Plaintiff’s solicitors will send out Standard Queries Forms to
HDB and CPF Board. This will take about one (1) month. This is because HDB have rules governing the use of
HDB flats and they want to make sure rules are complied with in this new arrangement.
(c) To commence divorce proceedings, the following documents must be filed in Court:
Writ for Divorce, Statement of Claim and Statement of Particulars;
T h e Statement of Claim must specify which fact (adultery, unreasonable behaviour, three years’
separation with consent or four years’ separation) you are relying on to ask the Court to grant you a
divorce. The Statement of Particulars sets out in full the particulars of the facts pleaded in the
Statement of Claim;
Proposed Parenting Plan if there are children below 21. An Agreed Parenting Plan is only filed if both
parties have managed to agree on the care arrangements for the children after the divorce;
Proposed Matrimonial Property Plan if there is a Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat to be
divided between parties. An Agreed Matrimonial Property Plan is only filed if parties have managed to
agree on what to do with the HDB flat after the divorce;
Acknowledgement of Service
Memorandum of Appearance.
(d) Once the Writ for Divorce has been filed in the Family Court, the same would be served on the Defendant
via way of personal service, if the address of the Defendant is known to the Plaintiff.
Steps c and d will require two (2) to four (4) weeks.
(e) If service of the papers on the Defendant fails after two attempts of service, the Plaintiff can take out an
application in the Family Court for Substituted Service, i.e. by obtaining a Court Order to “post” the divorce
papers on the last known address of the Defendant’s door of his premises and on the Notice Board of the
Family Court. Alternatively by Registered Post to the last known address of the Defendant.
Step e will require one (1) month or thereabouts.
(f ) If the Defendant’s address is unknown to the Plaintiff and the Plaintiff believes that the Defendant is still
residing in Singapore, an application in the Family Court for Substituted Service by posting the Notice of
Proceedings at the last known address, on the Notice Board of the Family Court or advertising the same in the
local newspaper.
(g) Within 8 days of the date of service of the Divorce Papers on the Defendant, he/she will have to enter
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5. appearance to state if he/she is contesting the writ or contesting the ancillary matters. If no appearance has
been entered by the Defendant either by himself or via his solicitors within 8 days, the Plaintiff can proceed to
file an Affidavit of Service and to set down the matter for trial.
(h) If appearance is entered by the Defendant,
If the Defendant is not contesting the Divorce Writ, the Plaintiff can then proceed to set down the Writ for
trial on an uncontested basis. A hearing date can be received in a month’s time, and the earliest trial
date can be 10 days after setting down.
If the Defendant is contesting the Writ, he/she will have 22 days from the date of service of the Writ or
14 days from the date of entry of appearance.(i) To file a Defence in the Family Court and serve the
same on the Plaintiff. If no Defence is filed in Court by the Defendant within the stipulated time limit, the
Plaintiff can proceed to set down the Writ for trial as an uncontested action. OR(ii) If the Defendant files
a Defence & Counter claim , the Plaintiff will have 14 days from the date of service of Defence to file
his/her Reply to Defence & to Counter claim.
(i) Hearing of Divorce Writ:
If the Divorce is uncontested , a hearing date will be given by the Court, but parties attendance are
usually dispensed with unless the Court requires the compulsory attendance of parties. The hearing will
usually last for 5-10 minutes. The Judge, if satisfied with the case, will grant an Interim Judgment to be
made Final after 3 months.
If the Divorce is contested , PTCs (Pre-Trial Conferences) will be conducted. The main objective of a PTC
is to look into whether there are common areas where parties can agree, thus narrowing the issues.
Sometimes a date for Mediation is also fixed to resolve the issues.
If the PTC or Mediation is not successful, a date of hearing will be given depending on the Family Court’s
calendar. The duration of trial is usually one day. In contested cases, both the Plaintiff and the Defendant
and the respective witnesses give evidence in Court by way of affidavit evidence and are cross-examined
on their affidavits. In most cases, after a PTC (and sometimes after several conferences) the divorce Writ
proceeds as uncontested leaving the ancillary matters to be contested.
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STAGE 2 – ANCILLARY MATTERS
(a) Hearing of Ancillary Matters.
Questions of maintenance, custody, division of assets and costs, etc. may be adjourned to be heard in
Chambers at a date to be fixed by the Registrar. The Registrar may fix a Mediation session for parties to
resolve the issues amicably.
The Court will require parties to file their respective Affidavit of Assets and Means disclosing all assets/liabilities,
income and expenditure. There are three (3) rounds of exchange of Affidavits. Parties are entitled to proceed
with Discovery, Injunctions and Interrogatories at this stage of the proceedings.
Once parties have filed the prerequisite affidavits, parties will be required to also file the Check list, Declaration
of Assets, and Ancillary Matters Facts and Position Sheet. Upon that being filed, the Court will then base on the
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