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Keeping the HDB Flat After a Syariah Divorce

Can I Keep the HDB Flat After a Syariah Divorce in Singapore?By Rizuan, Joint Managing Director, Emerald Law LLC ·…
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Care and Control: Does the Mother Always Get It?

Does Care and Control Automatically Go to the Mother in a Syariah Divorce?By Rizuan, Joint Managing Director, Emerald Law LLC…
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Child Maintenance in Singapore: How Much Will Court Order?

How Much Child Maintenance Will the Court Order in Singapore?By Rizuan, Joint Managing Director, Emerald Law LLC · Last updated:…
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Ex-Husband Not Paying Mutaah or Nafkah Iddah?

What If My Ex-Husband Doesn't Pay Mutaah or Nafkah Iddah in Singapore?By Rizuan, Joint Managing Director, Emerald Law LLC ·…
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Husband Won’t Pronounce Talak? Your Options in SG

What If My Husband Refuses to Pronounce the Talak in Singapore?By Rizuan, Joint Managing Director, Emerald Law LLC · Last…
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Understanding Nafkah: Maintenance Obligations Under Syariah Law

Nafkah refers to the duty of maintenance under Muslim law, most commonly, a husband's obligation to provide for his wife…
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What Is Mutaah? Understanding Consolatory Gifts After a Syariah Divorce

Mutaah is a consolatory gift that a husband may be required to pay to his wife upon the dissolution of…
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Varying a Syariah Court Order in Singapore: When Can It Be Done?

A Syariah Court order made at the conclusion of divorce proceedings is intended to provide certainty and finality. However, life…
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Protecting Your Family’s Future: Understanding Child Welfare in Syariah Law

The muslim community makes up approximately 15.6% of the population in Singapore (Dept of Statistics, 2020), and the Administration of…
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Financial Disputes in Syariah Court: Dividing Matrimonial Assets

Financial Disputes in Syariah Court Financial disputes in terms of matrimonial assets are resolved only at the syariah court for…
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Syariah Divorce Lawyer – Do I Need One?

Why you need a syariah divorce lawyer Most people think lawyers only come in handy when there is a Court…
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Covid-19 Circuit Breaker: Access to Children

Covid-19 Circuit Breaker: Access to Children and Alternative Arrangements In light of the implementation of elevated safe distancing measures to…
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Process Perceraian Singapore

Pepatah Melayu ada mengatakan, “tak kenal maka tak cinta”?Tapi bila sudah saling mengenali antara satu dengan lain, adakah masih cinta? Ataupun…
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Muslim Divorce Lawyer Advice

What A Good Muslim Divorce Lawyer Would Advice Muslim Divorce can be an arduous experience. It is something so difficult…
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Muslim Divorce Procedures

The Essential ABCs Of Muslim Divorce Procedures In Singapore A lot of Singaporeans are actually clueless when it comes to…
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Singapore Syariah Divorce – Court Process

Introduction to Syariah Divorce Procedures Annulment? Separation? Divorce? Heavy terms with even heavier repercussions. Nobody would want to or even…
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Muslim Probate – Family Lawyer

Muslim Probate (With or Without Wills) and the Process In the Muslim Probate process, a deceased who died domiciled in…
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Child Custody After Divorce Proceedings

Child Custody After Divorce Proceedings Divorce is the end of the marital journey but that does not mean zero cooperation…
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Hire PPO Lawyer in Singapore

Why You Need A Lawyer For Your Personal Protection Order Trial Applying for a PPO (Personal Protection Order) in Singapore may be considered…
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Muslim Estate Planning

Writing A Will A Will is something that many people in Singapore might not want to think about, especially when…
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Syariah Divorce – Should I Engage a Lawyer?

Why engage a lawyer during a divorce? In serious cases involving abuse or infidelity, couples are more likely to file…
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Relocation Of Children

Commonly Asked Questions On Relocation Of Children Before you head out to Singapore’s Family Court, be sure to arm yourself…
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Covid-19 in Singapore: How it affects Custody

In light of the implementation of elevated safe distancing measures to combat the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, there is…
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Divorce by Khuluk

Appeals for khuluk divorce by women are rare in Singapore. This article will explains and go through the meaning of…