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Are you going through a divorce in Singapore and need the assistance of an experienced and reliable divorce lawyer? Look no further! At Family Law Specialist – A subsidiary of Sterling Law Corporation, we have been serving clients for over 30 years, specialising in divorce law. With our proven track record, awards, and excellent testimonials, we are committed to providing exceptional legal services. Discover why clients choose us as their trusted divorce lawyers in Singapore.
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Why Your Divorce Lawyer Matters in Singapore: Make the Right Choice
Why Choose us as your Divorce Lawyer in Singapore?
How Does a Divorce Lawyer Help in Your Lawsuit?
Divorcing someone you’ve once loved and committed your life to is an emotionally taxing experience, and navigating complex legal proceedings can be overwhelming. In such turbulent times, a divorce lawyer in Singapore can significantly ease the process. Whether you’ve been served divorce papers or you’re planning to file for divorce, hiring a divorce lawyer offers several significant benefits.
Why You Need Our Divorce Lawyer?
Tailored Legal Advice and Strategic Guidance
Legal procedures are complex and difficult to navigate alone. A divorce lawyer lends a helping hand by helping you follow through processes, file necessary documents, and meet deadlines.
Protect Your Rights
A competent divorce lawyer leverages their understanding of the law to ensure that your rights are upheld and a fair outcome is achieved for matters related to your divorce.
Ensure Amicable Settlements
A divorce lawyer with experience in mediation can assist with negotiations to help both you and your spouse reach mutually agreeable terms. This cuts down time required for legal proceedings to conclude.
Awards
Our firm is proud to have received the prestigious recognition of being named "Singapore's Best Law Firms" by The Straits Times. This esteemed accolade signifies our commitment to excellence and our position as a leading legal firm in Singapore. It highlights our dedication to providing top-notch legal services, particularly in the field of divorce and family law. With a strong emphasis on professionalism, expertise, and client satisfaction, we strive to uphold the standards that have earned us this distinguished title.
- "The Straits Times: Singapore's Best
Law Firms"
We are honored to have been selected as one of the "7 Best Divorce and Family Lawyers Singapore" by Singapore Legal Advice. This esteemed recognition underscores our expertise and success in handling complex divorce and family law cases. Our firm's commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for our clients, coupled with our in-depth knowledge of Singapore's legal landscape, has positioned us among the top practitioners in the field. We are proud to have been acknowledged by Singapore Legal Advice for our professionalism, dedication, and exceptional service in helping clients navigate the challenges of divorce proceedings.
- "Singapore Legal Advice: 7 Best Divorce
and Family Lawyers Singapore"
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Clear and Transparent Fees
Understanding the cost of hiring a divorce lawyer in Singapore is essential for planning your legal expenses. The fees for legal services can vary depending on the complexity of your case, whether it is contested or uncontested, and the lawyer’s experience and reputation. Contact us for a detailed quote and to discuss how we can assist you in your divorce proceedings.
Excellent Testimonials
Hi to all the lovely pple at Sterling Law.
I am so blessed to have chosen Sterling Law to settle my divorce. The ladies there are all very professional, caring and really skilled in what they do.
Ms Tan and her team are very prompt and meticulous.
I trusted them a 100%. They are very comprehensive in their explanation and I was able to clarify my doubts and fears with them with ease.
Because of how they handled the case I was able to come out of this marriage with ease and feeling very much relieved.
Thank you to the Sterling Law team.
from Ambika
Divorce is not just a process, so many emotions and memories are involved. Things that can impair your own judgment. In my case, I needed an honest third party view and help making my options clear to me. Kim and her team were excellent. From the 1st meeting I felt understood, supported and well advised. I couldn’t have asked for a better team in terms of knowledge, skill and patience. 5 stars! Highly recommend! They really stand by what they claim. Always by your side.
Ms D
Dear Ms Tan, Thank you so much for your support and help. I am grateful for your help in this matter. I don’t think I could have done it without you, for all your support, advice and reminders. Thank you so much.
Love, Lele
Liang Zhi and his team are very prompt in their response and the whole process was hassle-free and efficient. He was also accommodating and answers my questions even after my divorce case was completed. Would strongly recommend Liang Zhi for his expertise.
Ms. Mae
To Kim, Natalie, Sabreena and team, Celebrating my IJ date with you! Thank you for getting us this far. May we all stay lucky and blessed. Hugs
Del <3
Dear Julian,
I want to take this opportunity to say thank you for yours and Ms Tan’s help on my case. Though it has been short but you had my best interest at heart and am pleased that the case came to a resolution that is best for me and my kids.
Thank you for patiently listening to my case and answering all my questions, spending time to analyze and coming up with practical solutions that directed me towards the right direction. Your consultation is clear and concise, which the clarity helped me understand how to protect myself and my kids better going forward.
I was starting to lose faith and confidence handling the case on my own before I engaged you and Ms Tan, but your professionalism made me confident again and I trusted that I was in your good hands.
Though I did not proceed with the enforcement of maintenance with the firm, you have gone above and beyond by providing me guidance on how to handle this on my own, and also anaysing with me the possible outcomes and solutions, which has shown to me that you always have your client’s needs as a priority.
So thank you again and I wish you both all the best in your careers.
Best regards,
Sophia
I would recommend Siew Kim and Liang Zhi for their exceptional skills and dedication as family law lawyers. Having handled my case, I have had the opportunity to witness firsthand the remarkable expertise and professionalism in handling family law matters.
As a team, Siew Kim and Liang Zhi, possess a rare combination of legal acumen, empathy, and unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes. They effortlessly navigate me through daunting family law matters, including divorce proceedings, child custody, and asset division.
In addition to their exceptional legal skills, the team was also compassionate and client-centred. They took the time to truly understand my unique needs and concerns, offering guidance and support every step of the way. Their professionalism, integrity, and unwavering advocacy made them a trusted ally when I was faced with challenging family law situations.
For their exemplary professionalism, legal expertise, and genuine commitment, I highly recommend Siew Kim and Liang Zhi for all family law matters.
Best regards,
Howie
I have engaged Liang Zhi and team for help regarding my Annulment. The services rendered by him was very professional. On our first meeting he was able to address all my concerns and made it comfortable for me to engage him almost immediately. Through the process he was able to provide sound advice and was always timely with his replies. He was able to make the entire process seamless for me and I felt at ease knowing that he is working on the case.
Best Regards,
Jun Xiang
Siew Kim provided me with timely, concise, clear and practical advice at a time when I needed clarity of thought and calm nerves. Enjoyed our frank yet pleasant discussions and sincerely appreciated her periodic follow-up and concern for my mental well being throughout.
K Menon
2 December 2023
I want to express my sincere appreciation to Ms Tan Siew Kim for the exceptional legal representation during my lengthy three-year divorce case. Her professionalism and dedication were evident throughout the entire process. Ms Tan handled the complexities of my case with multiple rounds of mediation, extensive discovery and appeals, with unwavering patience and expertise. Her advice was consistently sound, providing me with confidence and reassurance during a difficult period. Beyond her legal expertise, Ms Tan also provided valuable emotional support, which was
instrumental in helping me navigate the emotional challenges of the case. Her relentless efforts in fighting for my interests in the division of matrimonial assets resulted in a favourable outcome that I would not have achieved without her representation.
I wholeheartedly recommend Ms Tan to anyone in need of a dedicated and skilled lawyer.
LK Ong
1 NOVEMBER 2023
“Siew Kim is very experienced and professional in her work. When I first met her in her office, I couldn’t stop myself from crying my eyes out. She was very patient and listened to my failed marriage story. She was so experienced that after hearing my first few sentences, she concluded that my ex-husband has another woman outside. I was still in denial that he will not do that to me. Straight away she entered a mobile number on my hp and asked me to engage this experienced PI to follow up on my case in order for me to “wake up” and stop deceiving myself further.
To cut the story short, the verdict is out and she has guessed correctly. Only very experienced lawyer can seen through this whole plot from my ex-husband. Although she is very busy and super tight with her schedule, she never failed to make a point to see me and give me advices, guiding me step by step on how to approach my ex-husband and talk terms with him. She is a god sent to me to help me go through such a difficult period; holding my hands and walking through this distressing stage. I’m grateful to her and her team for expediting my case and checking on me now and then. I will not forget her kindness and will continue to keep in touch with her even after my divorce case is over. In a good way, as a dear friend. Thank you, Siew Kim. May your new office flourish endlessly.”
Jane Lim
19 NOVEMBER 2022
“Tan Siew Kim was recommended by a mutual friend. I am happy that it turned out to be one the best decision I ever made in my life. In all our meetings, Siew Kim always had a listening ear. She would seek first to understand your issue and backgrounds of events before proposing next step. As Siew Kim and myself come from different background and experience, it is normal of me to hold different viewpoints. She would patiently explain the rationale behind each differing viewpoints. confidence every times after speaking with her. During the trial prrocess, she fought relentlessly,..
argued wisely and staged intelligently. She was very composed, confident and steadfast during the whole trial process. We won the court case and I am grateful to her and her team. Siew Kim is patient and very professional. Strong recommendation from me if you are going through divorce process with your spouse.
Tan Siew Kim was recommended by a mutual friend. I am happy that it turned out to be one the best decision I ever made in my life. In all our meetings, Siew Kim always had a listening ear.
Tony Tan
31 October 2022
I was searching for a lawyer and came across Ms Tan Siew Kim. I read her past cases that she did and I was facing a crisis on my case and need someone to bring me out of this long legal battle. After meeting her in person and Mr Kenneth, I was rest assured that they are ones who will be able to get me out of my long legal battle. They provided me good guidance and support thru my problematic case. And the most important is that the support rendered was not only during office hours but also after and on weekends with quick response from them.
They are very warm, friendly and respectful to your needs of the case with priority and time given in person with detailed explanation of what’s to be expected. Good law firm with good and dedicated team of lawyers headed by well experienced lawyer like Ms Tan.
Aanand KR
31 OCTOBER 2022
This review is a bit overdue for Ms Tan. I engaged her in December 2021 to help me with my PPO and divorce as my ex husband is a very difficult and temperamental person. Ms Tan is very experienced and patient. She will listen attentively to your plight and provides sound advises on what steps to take next. Ms Tan is always contactable even though it’s very late at night she will still respond to your calls or messages. She also prepares me well for my mediation sessions with food and backup plans within my acceptable limits, should our proposed plans fail.
As such, everything is within our control and expectations. To add on, Ms Tan has a very strong and responsible team who supports and responds effectively and efficiently to the other party’s demands. Even after my case ended, Ms Tan still keeps in contact with me and provides advice for any help I require. I’m not sure about other lawyers but for Ms Tan she doesn’t mind being kept in the loop each time I converse with my ex husband (who is very good at spinning stories) through emails. I’m very grateful to ms Tan and highly recommend her for any family law matters.
Ng Hui Qi
4 October 2022
I spoke to around 7 lawyers before choosing Kim to handle my divorce. The decision proved to be the right one. She handled my now ex-husband with skill and confidence. To be honest, I was a complete wreck because my ex-husband is difficult and manipulative. I was stricken with grief, anxiety and worries. After I met Kim, my life turned around. She helped me to achieve my hopes and addressed my fears. Her sincerity, kindness and earnestness made her an exceptionally gifted lawyer. A genuine soul with a generous heart! I am truly blessed
as she always has my best interests at heart. I am grateful to Kim for her efforts and definitely recommend her.
LI
22 July 2021
A
19 June 2021
SOP just to speak to a lawyer about the problems we are facing. I am deeply grateful that I found Kim. She was the first and the last lawyer that I spoke to during my search for a really good lawyer to defend my PPO. She listened with empathy, she is sincere and professional and she assisted with all her best and really produce only the best for her client interest! Unlike many other law firm or lawyer who work just for the sake of another new case. Kim really spends time to understand about her client situation thoroughly so that she will be able to assist in the best way she could. She gave good advice and well update me for every step I have to take during the process. She provide me with “‘homework” so that she could have clearer picture of everything, I really appreciate it this.
To be prepared is half the battle won. She did exactly. She prepared everything so well. Half way through and we won the battle! My ex voluntarily withdrew the PPO! I am greatly thankful for everything she has done for me and my child. She is indeed extremely well specialize in her areas of law as family lawyer.
Yes, I highly recommend Kim. I am thankful that she is the lawyer that I chosen.
Mr Ong
2 MAY 2021
process. She managed to turn my case around and I saw light at the end of the tunnel. I am deeply grateful for everything she has done for me and my child. She is always there for me and I know I am in safe hands because she will always think for me and there to help me despite her busy schedule.
I highly recommend Kim because like what I always say she is the best lawyer and the only lawyer to fight for me. She has exceeded and gone beyond my expectations and won my case for me. There is no regrets but only a thankful and grateful heart. Kim you will always be someone close to my heart. We are both busy and do know that you are someone I always am thankful for.
We love u Kim ❤
G
24 January 2021
Thea
23 December 2020
I got to know Kim through my friend. My first impression of her was that she is professional, sincere and empathetic. I felt comfortable sharing details with her. She guided me through the whole divorce process with her invaluable legal advice. She always ensured that I am well prepared at each stage of the divorce process. Going through a divorce is challenging, but the emotional support Kim provided made it much more manageable. I always felt assured after every single meeting with her. She was more like a friend and confidante, rather than just a lawyer.
Ms L
17 December 2020
J
15 December 2020
son as a bargaining chip instead of seeing this as in the best interest of the child. I have no hesitation in recommending Ms Tan to anyone in need of family law advice.
A very grateful client
LY
15 July 2020
ET
13 October 2017
I was referred to Kim Tan by my best friend when I was looking for legal advice on divorce. During our first meeting, she listened with empathy and provided clear legal advice. I told her that I just wanted out of the marriage in the simplest way. She assured me that she would do her best to act fast and to do the right thing for me and my children. Kim guided me through the relevant documentation and proceedings. She answered my calls and text messages at any time even at night. She kept me posted at every stage of my contested divorce process. She stood by me knowing I was frightened of filing the
divorce. She went the extra mile to draft my response to my ex’s emails and text messages. My divorce proceedings went on smoothly. I received more than I wanted!
I highly recommend Kim if you need a lawyer who is diligent, creative, caring, compassionate, responsive, and professional. You are paying reasonable fees for someone who goes beyond your expectation.
Kim, I am grateful for all that you have done for me.
WLS
12 May 2016
Frequently Asked Questions
What legal grounds are recognised for divorce in Singapore?
In Singapore, divorce can be filed on the basis of three main grounds: adultery, unreasonable behaviour, and separation. Adultery and unreasonable behaviour are fault-based grounds, while separation can be used when the couple has lived apart for a continuous period of three years, with the consent of both parties, or four years without consent. Couples can choose the ground that best fits their situation, but it’s essential to consult with a divorce lawyer to determine the most suitable option.
How is child custody determined in Singapore?
What factors are considered in dividing assets and property during a divorce?
In Singapore, the division of assets and property during a divorce is governed by the Women’s Charter. The court takes into account various factors, including the financial and non-financial contributions of each spouse to the marriage, their financial needs, the welfare of any children, and any other relevant circumstances. The goal is to achieve a fair and equitable division of assets and property based on these factors. It’s essential to consult with a divorce lawyer to ensure that your interests are protected throughout this process.
What are the different types of divorce?
In Singapore, there are three main types of divorce:
a. Contested Divorce: This is when one or both parties do not agree on key divorce issues such as division of assets, child custody, or maintenance. The court will resolve these issues through legal proceedings.
b. Uncontested Divorce: This type of divorce occurs when both spouses agree on all terms, including asset division, child custody, and alimony. It is typically a quicker and less costly process. However, it’s still advisable to consult with a divorce lawyer to ensure that all legal requirements are met and that your rights are protected.
c. Annulment: An annulment declares a marriage null and void, as if it never existed. It’s available in specific situations, such as bigamy or a marriage that took place under duress. Annulments are relatively rare and have distinct legal requirements. Consult with a divorce lawyer to determine if an annulment is the appropriate course of action for your situation.
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