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Timeline of Divorce Proceedings
Read on for the estimated timelines involved for both simplified and normal track divorce.
Timeline of Divorce Proceedings
The following information applies to divorces filed with the Family Justice Courts. For couples in a Muslim marriage, please visit the Syariah Court website.
The timeline below provides an overview of the divorce process on both the simplified and normal tracks. Do note that the exact process may vary from case to case.
The above timeline is based on the Family Justice Courts' (FJC) e-brochure, Divorce in Singapore: The Essentials.
A divorce will not just happen overnight. It is important to be aware of the timelines involved.
If, at any time before the divorce is finalised, you wish to change your mind about going through with the divorce process, you may wish to seek legal advice on withdrawing/discontinuing the divorce proceedings.
Where court intervention is required, the Family Justice Court will adopt a Therapeutic Justice approach. This involves a judge-led process where parties and their lawyers, along with other professionals, work together to find timely and enduring solutions to the family's disagreements, within the framework of the law.
Pause and Reflect
Am I prepared for the time that the divorce journey may take?
Would there be personal or children’s milestones along the way that may be negatively impacted by an ongoing divorce?
