💡 Ask the Expert: How to Handle a Divorce (Part 2)

what abt sole custody Sheila, on what grounds does a judge grants sole custody to a parent if she deems it?

The Court looks at various factors to ultimately decide what is in the best interest of the child, including who has been the child's primary caregiver, the child's wishes (if he or she is old enough to express them), how best to maintain the status quo for the child, whether the care parent is able to provide a stable environment for the child, and if the parents are working, whether they have help to look after the children during working hours, etc.

They can be persuasive but are not definitely binding in every circumstance. Factors that may help persuade the Court to follow the pre-nuptial agreement include the duration of the marriage (with more weight given to the pre-nuptial agreement in short marriages), whether the pre-nuptial agreement was formalised in a foreign jurisdiction that parties got married in, whether both parties were legally advised before signing the agreement, etc.

I'm guessing you are referring to shared care and control. The concept of "custody" in Singapore relates to the ability to make decisions for the child on important matters like education, religion and medical decisions. Shared care and control is definitely allowed in Singapore and is increasingly being viewed as ideal, especially if parents are able to work together and if the children are close to both parents.

Hi sorry I deleted my comment earlier! It will be happening here in the app, Sheila will answer the questions on this post. Sorry for the confusion!