Category: Family & Matrimonial
Adopting the Peace Approach in the Interest of the Child
This article is written by Nur Shukrina Bte Abdul Salam, an intern of OTP Law Corporation and Emelia Kwa, an associate of OTP Law Corporation. When families go through disputes, be it over a divorce matter, an inheritance matter, or any other family-related conflict, it can get very acrimonious due to the personal nature of…
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Litigation & Mediation: The Hybrid Method
This article is a follow-up to our series on the different ways divorce can be settled. This article was written by Daryl Er, an intern of OTP Law Corporation, and Emelia Kwa, a trainee at OTP Law Corporation. The hybrid method refers to instances where litigation and mediation are used as two parallel tracks…
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Litigation
This article is the third part of a series on the different ways divorce can be settled. This article was written by Daryl Er (an intern of OTP Law Corporation) and Emelia Kwa (a trainee of OTP Law Corporation). The last dispute resolution mechanism to be considered is litigation. This is the traditional legal process…
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Night chat with Susan Ng on 93.8Now
Our director Susan Tay on NightChat with Susan Ng discussing “divorce and you”, a collaborative effort with The Law Society Pro Bono Services.
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Collaborative Practice
This article is the second part of a series on the different ways divorce can be settled. This article was written by Daryl Er (an intern of OTP Law Corporation) and Emelia Kwa (a trainee at OTP Law Corporation). A third (the second being mediation) track towards dispute resolution would be collaborative practice. What is it? Collaborative…
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Guest Speaker at 93.8Now radio show with host Susan Ng
Our Director Susan Tay was the guest speaker at 93.8Now radio show with host Susan Ng. They discussed factors that couples should consider while contemplating divorces such as matters pertaining to custody of children, matrimonial assets, maintenance, and property. She also talked shared on ‘Divorce and You’ outreach talks and other channels of assistance a…
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Breaking Down A Marriage: How It Can Be Done?
Divorce is a harrowing process. Beyond the emotional trauma, there are typically a host of issues and complications, especially if there are children or substantial assets involved. These issues, big or small, need to be addressed before the divorce can be finalised. Sometimes, parties are able to come to an agreement on their own and…
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The ABCs of Trusts
This article is written by Emelia Kwa, trainee of OTP Law Corporation. Despite being such an important part of our legal affairs, the concepts behind trusts can be rather intimidating to understand. We hope that this guide will be able to kick start your understanding of trusts. Who’s who? The settlor is the person who…
Voice of The Unmarried Mother Heard
Relocation Case Analysis ULA v UKZ –Voice of The Unmarried Mother Heard This article is written by Susan Tay of OTP Law Corporation. This article is published in conjunction with PracticeForte’s Project Relocation initiative. I am a mother of a 9 year old son. His dad, an Irish man who was not married to me,…
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The Unfortunate Chronicle of TSF v TSE
The Unfortunate Chronicle of TSF v TSE If you want a grim illustration of how cross-border child cases can devolve, you need look no further than the recent Court of Appeal case of TSF v TSE. That case concerned an epic battle between parents for the custody of their child. It was a battle that…
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Hague Convention on International Child Abduction: The Other Side
Written by June Lim – PracticeForte Family Division Advisory This article was 1st published on the website of PracticeForte Pte Ltd url: www.practiceforte.sg as part of their Project Relocation Initiative. OTP Law Corporation is an affiliate law firm of PracticeForte Advisory and is proud to be a participating law firm of Project relocation. Image Source: [Google]…
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Mediation for Hague and Relocation Cases (Part 1)
Mediation for Hague and Relocation Cases Cross-border family disputes: Hague and Relocation Cases Singapore has picked up a reputation as a metropolitan, expat-friendly city. In fact, 1 in 3 marriages in Singapore now involve at least one foreigner. No doubt this is a boon for multi-culturalism. But when it comes to family disputes that involve…
