Dear Community Partners and Friends,

COVID-19 may have disrupted many of our festive plans but we at Eden Law have always believed that we can overcome all difficulties together as an united community.

It is in this spirit that we work closely with our community partners and social workers to effect positive impact and legal aid to the underserved in Singapore.

We hope that you will find much joy in reconnecting with your loved ones during Hari Raya Puasa. Physical distance may been imposed but our social bonds will remain strong.

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Stay Safe!

PS: In line with the present Circuit Breaker regulations governing non-essential legal services, all our lawyers and staff will continue to work from home until 1 June 2020 or further notice. We remain contactable via phone and email in the meantime.

In 2015, the Family Justice Courts introduced the Simplified Uncontested Divorce with the aim of simplifying the process of divorce for parties who manage to come to an agreement on all the terms of their divorce and ancillary matters.

Saving time and costs for the parties, the number of Simplified Uncontested Divorces have steadily increased over the years – from 24% of all divorces filed in 2015 to approximately half of all divorces in 2018. In fact, less than 5% of all divorces filed in 2017 required a final adjudication hearing in Court (i.e. divorce trial or Ancillary Matters hearing). (more…)

The COVID-19 period presents a unique opportunity for parents to overcome their differences, prioritize the children’s best interests and work towards positive outcomes.  While the Circuit Breaker has been extended to 1 June 2020, social distancing measures may still be a part of daily life for the foreseeable future. How then should separated and divorced parents adapt their co-parenting strategies and child access arrangements in this new normal?

May we suggest 4 Cs to guide you during these unprecedented times. (more…)