Divorce Legal Services in Singapore

When a marriage breaks down to the stage where divorce is on the cards, a divorce lawyer can help you understand the divorce process in Singapore, from the requirements for getting a divorce, to how long a divorce takes, how and when to serve divorce papers, to child custody matters.

Divorce Lawyers who Bridge Resolutions, Not just cases

“Family law requires more than legal expertise—it demands empathy to understand emotional complexities, clear communication to guide clients through tough decisions, and strategic thinking to navigate toward fair resolutions. We stand with our clients through every challenge.

Lim Fung Peen, Director and Head of Family Practice at Yuen Law

During this difficult and sensitive time, we work to understand your specific needs and concerns before we work out with you the solutions for the best possible outcomes.

A divorce need not be acrimonious and protracted. For those who seek a “friendly” or uncontested divorce, we provide practical legal solutions to protect our client’s interests by way of an amicable settlement as far as possible. 

In the case of a contested divorce, we will see through the case to the end with a fair outcome for you. 

As far as possible, we seek an amicable divorce settlement, saving you time, money and acrimony. We have valuable experience to guide you, be it the courtroom or at a mediation session.

Everyone has a unique set of circumstances. The reasons for the marriage breakdown differ, along with the mix of assets and properties, children, and even pets. Certain societal pressures may also be at play. However, interpretations of events may differ, and it may not always be possible for both parties to agree on everything. Your spouse may not even want a divorce. In situations like these, it’s all the more important to let us help you early in the process

Uncontested Divorce

During the pre-divorce stage where you and your spouse wish to make an attempt to have a divorce settlement, we can assist to advise and provide guidance in negotiations. Having a settlement agreement on all aspects including children care arrangements and the division of matrimonial assets ends your marriage amicably. A divorce by mutual agreement greatly shortens the process and reduces costs. Couples who want an uncontested divorce can proceed on the simplified track.

Contested Divorce

If you and your spouse are unable to reach a settlement and need to proceed with a contested divorce, we will strive to protect your rights for a fair and reasonable outcome. Even through a contested divorce, there will be opportunities to mediate a settlement, where possible we will try and help you, to simultaneously achieve a mediated settlement on selected less contentious issues, so that only the truly contentious ancillary matters will be litigated at trial at the Family Justice Courts. 

Regardless of your situation, we will help you conclude the proceedings as amicably as possible, to achieve fair and equitable outcomes

Post Divorce Proceedings

As family lawyers, we are able help you in the post-divorce process with matters including the sale or transfer of your property (e.g. HDB, condo or landed).

After the divorce final judgment has been granted to you, there could be changes to your circumstances, and you may wish to amend the orders (e.g. access to children and maintenance of former spouse and children). We can help you assess the situation and apply to the court to amend the Court Order.


Divorce and Family Client review – As Told to Benchmark Litigation

Our divorce lawyers have good reviews from clients across multiple platforms:

“Fung Peen is very warm and talkative, he explains very thoroughly.”

“Fung Peen comes across as a very knowledgeable, yet humble person. He conveys his well-thought-out advice in a way that a common person without a legal background understands. He is friendly and very likeable, and this takes away any anxiety or hesitation that a person seeking legal advice may have.”

“I appreciate their understanding each customer’s unique needs, being patient, and guiding the client through each stage with clear deliverables.” – Family and matrimonial

Great follow-up. Able to explain legal terms to a layman like myself.” – Family and matrimonial

“The team helped me navigate through very emotional and difficult situations. Their understanding and guidance were crucial for the successful outcome of my trial. The demand from the opposing party was challenged and mitigated with great acumen following the concepts of therapeutic justice and I felt that, with the team, they were not only lawyers but individuals that understood my situation and circumstances on a personal level.” – Family and matrimonial


About Our Divorce Lawyers

Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific 2024 - Yuen Law is a Recommended firm for dispute resolution

Our Private Wealth & Family Practice Group is led by veteran divorce lawyer Lim Fung Peen, acclaimed for over 25 years experience. Lim Fung Peen is ranked by Benchmark Litigation for his work in family and matrimonial disputes.

Yuen Law is recognised for excellence in Family Law and Inheritance and Succession Law, as highlighted by Benchmark Litigation, and The Straits Times, naming the firm as one of Singapore’s Best Law Firms from 2021 to 2024.

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