💰 Who pays after a divorce — and how much? In this important episode, family lawyers Ms June Lim (Eden Law Corporation, Singapore) and Ms Kee Hui Yee (Kanesalingam & Co, Malaysia) compare spousal and child maintenance in Singapore and Malaysia.
👩👧 This episode explores how the Singapore and Malaysian Courts determine financial support after a divorce — including the role of lump sum payments, variations, and how financial expectations may differ across both sides of the border.
⚖️ What happens if someone refuses to pay? Is it possible to claim maintenance even before the divorce is finalised?
📌 Tune in for a practical, side-by-side comparison of the laws and common approaches around financial responsibilities during and after a marriage ends.
This episode covers:
💡The factors that will be taken into account when determining financial support for a spouse or child
💡 Expectations around homemakers and unpaid care work
💡 Lump sum payments vs monthly payments
💡 Whether you can modify maintenance orders later
💡 How the Courts in SG and MY approach enforcement issues
If you are navigating marriage breakdowns, or simply curious about how divorce and family matters are handled in Singapore and Malaysia — this series is for you.