Maintenance refers to a form of monetary support for wives, children, and/or incapacitated husbands. Generally, maintenance is to be paid during and post-marriage

Tampering with, or destroying evidence during a criminal investigation in Singapore is a serious matter, as it can undermine the integrity of the legal system, and impede the administration of justice.

The parties must agree that the marriage has irretrievably broken down, and they want a divorce. DMA is not new ground for divorce. It is simply another option to prove an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, which remains the only ground for divorce in Singapore.

Rather than resorting to a divorce, there are alternative modes of separation in the event the marriage goes sour. Knowing all the legal options is extremely vital depending on the situation of your marriage.

A compensation order allows you or your representative to recover compensation without having to sue for it. This is especially useful in cases where suing might be an inadequate or impractical course of action.

Sham marriages are also known as marriages of convenience, meant to skirt around legal loopholes.

Here’s what you need to know about detention orders in Singapore.

In this article, we will explain what a legal guardian is, and what to expect during the application process.

What makes an offence arrestable? How bad must an act get before it’s deemed worthy of an arrest warrant? We’ll explain what the difference is, and who makes the decisions.

A Mandatory Counselling Order is possible in certain challenging legal cases. We’ll explain how it works and what you can do if you receive one.

Do you know what’s the difference between a prenuptial and postnuptial agreement between couples in Singapore? We’ll explain what they are in this article.

What are the pre-conditions required for a divorce application to proceed in Singapore? We’ll explain in this article.

Did you know that a Maintenance Order isn’t just for marriages but also for elderly parents? We’ll explain how it works.

In part 6 of our guide to sexual offences in Singapore, we will explain what child abuse materials consist of, as well as signs that indicate an exploitative relationship.

In the 4th part of our guide to sexual offences in Singapore, we explain what ‘outrage of modesty’ means, and the new laws against voyeurism.

How does the Act 15 of 2019 protect minors in Singapore from sexual grooming? We’ll explain how.

There has been an increase in family and spousal violence in 2020. What can we do if we witness an incident?

Apply to enforce the maintenance order. We’ll explain in this article what it is, and how you can do it.

A simple explainer on what you need to know about child custody in Singapore’s courts.

We explain what will happen if the police keep your passport, or you refuse to surrender yours.

You may file for divorce on the grounds of unreasonable behaviour from your spouse. What does this mean?

If you have made up your mind to file for divorce as a foreigner in Singapore, here’s what you need to know.

What happens to your HDB flat after you file for a divorce? We’ll explain.

Providing false information in your Singapore PR application is an offence and will be dealt with firmly.

Human trafficking is a serious global problem so here’s what you should know.

How does one ‘misbehave in public’ according to Singapore’s law?

A quick guide on what a Warrant of Arrest in Singapore is, and what you should do if you’re issued with one.

Here are the new amendments to the Road Traffic Act starting November 2019.

Is rioting specifically an offence in Singapore’s Penal Code? What exactly constitutes a riot?

In the final part of our explanation on the Extradition Act, we detail the process of extradition to Singapore.

What is the Extradition Act and how does it work in Singapore? Here is Part 1 of our explanation.

Shaken Baby Syndrome is child abuse that is considered a form of family violence.

We look at what is a Maintenance Order and what do you need to know about them, and how to get one.

Can death caused by careless driving also be considered manslaughter? Here are some explanations.

In Part 4 of our Criminal Law series, we take a look at some of the general defences.

Due to a proliferation in irresponsible and reckless driving, authorities in Singapore are now taking a firmer stand against traffic violations.

Part 2 of Amarjit Singh Sidhu’s explanation of what criminal law is.

The recent changes to criminal laws in Singapore will include more protection for children from online sexual predators.

In June 2016, Criminal Lawyer Amarjit Singh Sidhu sought a lighter sentence for his client who was accused of fraud that could lead to a 15-year jail term.

Following the massive backlash after the #metoo movement, one of the biggest problems men have faced is understand what exactly constitutes sexual consent. Here’s a guide to help you understand it better.

What constitutes negligent driving? How do you stay out of trouble on Singapore’s roads?

What does it mean to be detained at the President’s Pleasure (TPP)? Here’s a quick explainer.

Amarjit Sidhu Law has been featured in the press multiple times over the years. Here are some of our more publicised cases.

What is probation? Who is eligible for it? What happens after? Some of these questions will be answered here.

As an expatriate in Singapore, here’s a simple guide for you to understand the country’s laws.

Have you ever wondered what bail is, and how do you qualify for one? Read on to find out.

What do you need to know if you want to file for a divorce on the grounds of adultery? Read on to find out.

As an expatriate living in Singapore, there are plenty of laws you need to know. Here are a list of common expat crimes and what may happen to offenders.