With a growing number of Singaporeans and their families being globally dispersed and having assets in more than one country, it is imperative to be able to receive cross-border legal resolution when involved in matrimonial or probate disputes. With the Dentons network spanning across the globe, we are able to draw on the expertise of our lawyers in multiple jurisdictions and offer cohesive and specialised advice for you.

With a wide range of practice groups within our Singapore office and extensive resources available across the global Dentons offices, our lawyers are vastly experienced in dealing with private client disputes which range from the conventional family and matrimonial litigation to cross-border work.

Services offered by our Family Law practice include:

• Matrimonial litigation - jurisdictional issues, property division, business valuation, separate property, hidden assets, spousal support.
• Collaborative divorce and negotiated settlements.
• Children’s cases - custody, child support, relocation, involving cross border issues and the removal of children.
• Probate/ Estate Litigation - accounting disputes, contesting wills and trusts, disputes regarding interpretation of a will, removal proceedings, lack of capacity, invalid execution, fraudulence and forgery, manage assets before probate is completed.
• Acting for executors, trustees and beneficiaries to distribute assets efficiently.
• Wealth preservation for high-net-worth individuals, preparing pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, in the context of matrimonial perspectives for asset planning and to minimise the risk to family wealth posed by divorce proceedings.
• Advising individuals and their families, who are planning to get married, considering succession issues or planning to pass their wealth on to the next generation, on trust structures from a litigation perspective.

Recognition

Dentons Rodyk named one of Singapore's best law firms for fifth year running

November 1, 2024

Dentons Rodyk has once again been named one of Singapore’s best law firms by national broadsheet The Straits Times and global data research portal Statista.

Dentons Rodyk recognised in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024

January 18, 2024

Dentons Rodyk is pleased to announce that 14 of the firm’s lawyers and 25 practice areas have been ranked in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 Asia Pacific. 

Dentons Rodyk named as the best, once again

November 23, 2023

For the second year running, Dentons Rodyk has maintained its standing as a legal heavyweight and was named as the number one law firm in Singapore. The firm swept all 17 applicable categories in the Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2024 survey organised by the nation’s flagship daily The Straits Times and global statistics portal Statista.

View all recognition for Family Law in Singapore

Insights

How to manage and resolve disputes over family wealth

March 1, 2024

Hong Kong, Singapore and New Zealand: Navigating disputes over family wealth requires an understanding of legal structures, family dynamics, and financial strategies. This guide discusses how to manage these disputes effectively, focusing on both preserving wealth and maintaining familial bonds. It addresses the unique challenges these disputes present, offering practical strategies for professionals and families to avoid issues with strategic planning and resolve conflicts when they arise.

Future of estate planning: Probate eService

May 12, 2023

Singapore: If you are the sole executor of a will and need to apply for a Grant of Probate in Singapore to deal with the estate (i.e.: property and belongings) of someone who has passed away, you may be interested in the Probate eService, an online service launched in 2023 that simplifies the process of applying for a Grant of Probate in eligible cases. This article examines the eligibility criteria, the steps involved, and some differences between the Probate eService and the traditional probate application process.

News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons Rodyk secures excellent decision in favour of the client in a High Court case on the division of matrimonial assets.

November 29, 2023

Singapore: The Dentons Rodyk’s Family Law practice team, led by Partner Suchitra Ragupathy, successfully acted for their client (the Wife) in a High Court case ([2023] SGHCF 51) on the division of matrimonial assets and maintenance for children.