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Thanks Yali again. I did mention to him that he shouldn't make decisions involving giving up his entire life savings but from what I sensed, money is secondary which I agree. He could have lost the same amount of money in properties or stock market. Since he is still in strong earning capacity, he p...

Thank you both for your responses! Yali80> Please correct my understanding if I am wrong 1) I was told that he have relinquished all his legal claims because he want the divorce to be settled as soon as possible. This allow him to cut all ties and move on with his life. Hence, I am pretty sure that ...

Thanks missjane. I think he was concerned that his wife might challenge the marriage under "desertion" because he came to Singapore to work (even though majority of his salary went to funding her failing business back in Europe). A new situation pop up over the weekend. His ex emailed him that she i...

Actually, he is legally trained but I am not. Which is why I am trying to understand which angle he is coming from. Even though he tells me everything, I try not to question too much about his (previous) decision/s.

But thanks!

Thanks! Now I understand how it work.

I guess for him, he thought that since they are married, there is no necessity to have clear distinction in whose name is on the paper. Of course, when the unfortunate divorce happen, the person with the name on the right paper wins.

Thanks again!

Chance upon this topic accidentally and I'm hoping to get a better understanding of different legislations governing divorce cases across jurisdictions. My bf is currently in the process of finishing up his divorce. From what I understand, they got married in Europe about 7 years ago. He came to Sin...