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| Q |
What is the
procedure to file for divorce? |
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You will need
to seek legal advice. |
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| Q |
How
long does a divorce process take before it can be finalized? |
| A |
You
may seek the advice of your lawyer/Family Court. |
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| Q |
How/where can
I apply for a certified true copy of divorce paper? |
| A |
You
may seek the assistance of the Family Courts. www.familycourtofsingapore.gov.sg |
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| Q |
What
are the fees for divorce proceedings? |
| A |
Your
lawyer should be able to advise you. |
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| Q |
I
do not want my partner to know that I had a previous marriage.
Can verification of my divorce papers be done before I come
down with my partner to file notice of marriage? |
| A |
ROM
requires both parties to be present at the same time. For
information, all marriages contracted in Singapore are open
for search by publics at a fee. Click here to Search
for Marriage Records online. |
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| Q |
My
marriage was annulled by the Courts. Why has the ROM not expunged
the marriage from its records? |
| A |
The
law does not allow for original marriage records to be altered. |
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| Q |
I
have gone through a civil marriage but have yet to celebrate
the customary marriage. How can I cancel my marriage? |
| A |
You
will need seek legal advice from a lawyer. |
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| Q |
My
marriage had been dissolved by the Courts. How long must I
wait before I can marry again? |
| A |
So
long as you have obtained a Decree Nisi Absolute. |
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| Q |
Can
a married man marry a second wife with the first wife's consent;
without getting a divorce? |
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No. |
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| Q |
Do
I need to update ROM after my divorce? |
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No. |
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