Divorce and Custody

scmc

New Member
Hi, I am a Singaporean married to a foreign spouse who does not reside in Singapore. We have been married in Singapore for 3 years and have a 17-month-old child who has dual citizenship. I left my job and relocated to his country after marriage. I am contemplating a divorce with sole custody of my child (largely) due to spousal infidelity which happened since we started dating (or even before). I only found out about my spouse's promiscuous 'double life' last year. I am presently not working and is focusing on taking care of my child as a full-time mother. Child and I are residing in Singapore now. My PILs have always disliked me as they seem to be zenophobic, and they only have one grandchild i.e. my child. What are my chances of getting full custody in view of this unique situation?
 


scmc

New Member
Update: I have brought up the topic on divorce to my spouse and asked to hear from him this week but he has not responded. What should I do? Do I still proceed to engage a lawyer to file for a divorce? Do most couples split the cost of the lawyer fees or does the husband/ wife pay for it fully? Any affordable and empathetic lawyers to recommend, please? Thank you.
 

buddhabar

Active Member
Update: I have brought up the topic on divorce to my spouse and asked to hear from him this week but he has not responded. What should I do? Do I still proceed to engage a lawyer to file for a divorce? Do most couples split the cost of the lawyer fees or does the husband/ wife pay for it fully? Any affordable and empathetic lawyers to recommend, please? Thank you.

if you want the custody of your child, it would be easier if you are holding a job with a stable income. i believe the the judge will look at your financial situation as well as the most suitable environment for the child. Being jobless will do you no good and likely affect your chances of securing full custody of your child
 

scmc

New Member
if you want the custody of your child, it would be easier if you are holding a job with a stable income. i believe the the judge will look at your financial situation as well as the most suitable environment for the child. Being jobless will do you no good and likely affect your chances of securing full custody of your child
I have checked with some law firms in SG and learnt that the court typically grants joint custody i.e. full custody is very rarely granted. My spouse had also responded and is against the idea on divorce while claiming that I am depriving my child of a father's love and care and also preventing him from bonding with his child by being away from him. He said I am a sinner in this case - the audacity to still gaslight me when both baby and I are the victims of his wrongdoings? I am not sure if filing for a divorce in SG or his country would be better in my case... and I can only start working from next year as I am still nursing my baby every day, among other caregiving duties... I do have savings though, but not sure if the court here will take that into account.
 

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