Any divorce lawyer to recommend to a sahm?

[coolermonster]

pink_daisy:

yup, infact more than 10yrs

then both of you can simply resell on the open market.

[coolermonster]

pink_daisy:

erm.. what happens if both parties want to retain the flat n both are eligible?

im a sahm... so means i would lose out on retaining the flat as i wouldnt be able to continue with the monthly installment...

I assume both parties want to retain the flat for their individual self and someone has to leave the residence right?

various things come into play such as
1. who has custody of the child?
2. Was the hdb purchased under joint tenancy or tenancy in common terms?

Alimony will also take into account the cost of living which naturally includes housing as well.

Of cos there will be plenty more details to be considered upon. Only the family lawyer will be able to advise you in great detail because everyone's case is unique and different

[JohnYeo]

Hi, I managed to find a list of legal clinics.


http://legalclinics.sg/

http://www.lawsociety.org.sg/forPublic/FindPractitioners/Judiciary,LegalServiceOtherBodies/HotlinesHelplines.aspx

Hope these resources help.

John

[JJChow]

Hi, I’m facing the almost same situation too. I’m a SAHM too and my hub wanna divorce. I have no prob with the custody as he is willing to give up the custody of our son. But my main concern is our flat. Not sure if I’m able to retain the flat?

[JohnYeo]

JJChow:

Hi, I'm facing the almost same situation too. I'm a SAHM too and my hub wanna divorce. I have no prob with the custody as he is willing to give up the custody of our son. But my main concern is our flat. Not sure if I'm able to retain the flat?

Hi JJChow,

Sorry to hear about what you are going through.

Different cases are unique and personally, it is best you consult HDB and your lawyer on your legal rights.

There is a centre called HELP FSC which helps single-parents. They know best. You may want to call them and ask to speak to their social workers.

http://www.helpfsc.org.sg/contact-us

Here is a link from HDB website: http://www.hdb.gov.sg/fi10/fi10326p.nsf/w/ChgOwnerDivorce?OpenDocument

Hope this helps.

John

[JJChow]

Hi John


Thanks for the contacts.

[JohnYeo]

JJChow:

Hi John


Thanks for the contacts.

U r welcome

[mummy of 3]

JJChow:

Hi, I'm facing the almost same situation too. I'm a SAHM too and my hub wanna divorce. I have no prob with the custody as he is willing to give up the custody of our son. But my main concern is our flat. Not sure if I'm able to retain the flat?

If u have the custody of your son, u are able to retain the flat. But u r a SAHM, will you able to pay the monthly instalment of the flat? If u are able to retain the flat, hw much CPF monies u need to pay back your ex-hubby to be?
Since u r a SAHM, y not u go for Legal Aid for help. It will be cheaper but longer period for the process.
Im also in the process of divorce so dun worry. I believe the law will help the woman。

Hope it helps!

http://www.lab.gov.sg

[JJChow]

Hi mummy of 3… Thanks for ur advise…


Currently I’m still a SAHM. But will b looking up for job as soon as my son goes to childcare. I was thinking of getting my husband (ex husband going to be) to transfer the house to my name… And after that I am planning to get a smaller flat instead since its just going to me n my boy. Not sure if its works.

Any idea if I need to have my own lawyer too? Cos I think my husband (ex husband going to be) will be settling the legal procedure etc etc… We haven’t really got the time to really further discuss yet as we both wanna settle our boy’s childcare first. And he always treat the house like a hotel. Only come home to bathe n sleep.

Gosh… Now I just wanna faster put my boy in a childcare and start working.

[mummy of 3]

JJChow:

Hi mummy of 3.. Thanks for ur advise..


Currently I'm still a SAHM. But will b looking up for job as soon as my son goes to childcare. I was thinking of getting my husband (ex husband going to be) to transfer the house to my name... And after that I am planning to get a smaller flat instead since its just going to me n my boy. Not sure if its works.

Any idea if I need to have my own lawyer too? Cos I think my husband (ex husband going to be) will be settling the legal procedure etc etc.. We haven't really got the time to really further discuss yet as we both wanna settle our boy's childcare first. And he always treat the house like a hotel. Only come home to bathe n sleep.

Gosh... Now I just wanna faster put my boy in a childcare and start working.

Unless you agree everything that your ex-husband's term and conditions. If dun agree then need lawyer to settle. Mine also treat the house like hotel. Bathe and sleep only. Ask him to transfer his name to your boy to retain the flat. But you need to pay him back his money that had contribute in CPF. It takes around 5 to 6 mths if is a uncontested divorce.