Don’t Settle for Less: 11 Divorce Lawyers in Singapore
Getting a divorce is never easy, both emotionally and financially. When the time calls for it, it’s best to seek the legal advice of top divorce lawyers.
With the help of friends and a few people we interviewed for this review, we were able to narrow down the best law firms to seek help from when filing for a divorce.
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We assessed the best divorce lawyers in Singapore based on the following criteria:
1. Bonsai Law Corporation
| ADDRESS | 1 North Bridge Road #08-08 High Street Centre Singapore 179094 |
| WEBSITE | https://www.bonsailaw.com.sg/ |
| CONTACT DETAILS | 6550 6359 [email protected] |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pmSaturday, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm By appointment basis |
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Free consultations are always a huge bonus when narrowing down the best divorce lawyers in Singapore, and according to one of our interviewees, Bonsai Law Corporation is one law firm that offers just that.
Not only did they offer our interviewee a free consultation, but the legal fees were also relatively affordable. They weren’t charged GST and other hidden fees.
Despite lasting only 30 minutes, the consultation went smoothly, and many details were clarified and explained by Shen Han, the firm’s top divorce lawyer.
He has had multiple case experiences dealing with matrimonial disputes and civil matters.
Because the team is quite small, the whole process following the consultation took a while. The slow turnaround time was mainly caused by multiple meetings to assess the case thoroughly.
Despite the long wait, the outcome was in favour of our interviewee in the end.
Booking a consultation should also be made a few days in advance, especially if you’re thinking of meeting on a Saturday.
Operating hours are shorter on Saturdays, so keep that in mind when you’re looking for a convenient time slot.
Pros
- Fixed-fee rates
- Free initial consultation
Cons
- Slow turnaround time
- Short operating hours on Saturdays
Customer Reviews
“My late mother passed on suddenly without a will. I found Bonsai Law Corporation from google search. Lee Shen Han spoke to me and help me a lot as I am not familiar with such legal process. Shen Han & his paralegal, Danielle had helped me tremendously with the application for Letter of Administration. Thought the entire process, there was constant communication at the appropriate timeline and flexibility in arranging appointments to meet and sign required documents due to the nature of my shift work. I recommend Shen Han & his paralegal, Danielle of Bonsai Law Corporation to anyone needing legal help.” — Henry Chan
Dedicated lawyer
“My sister and I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Lee Shen Han (Bonsai Law Corporation) for the time and effort spent in handling the Grant of Probate for us. We are grateful for your dedication and professionalism in managing the case at reasonable costs. We truly appreciate all your advice and the excellent work you did as our lawyer. We will recommend your services to friends or relatives!”—Evllen Sim, Google Reviews
Fuss-free legal services
“Mr Lee Shen Han and Danielle have been very professional, coupled with being helpful, approachable and friendly, in handling our requests for Will Writing and Lasting Power Of Attorney (LPA).
It has been an extremely pleasant experience, Mr Lee ensured that it is a smooth process, in a timely manner. He took the time and effort to explain the key points and simplified things for us.”—Felicia Ong, Google Reviews
“Coping with sudden events in life and found Bonsai Law Corporation by chance. I’m glad to engage Mr Lee for the Grant of Letters of Administration. Mr Lee is very patient in explaining in detail and their fee is very reasonable. The GLOA was approved in a fast time frame. Ms Danielle had also followed up to ensure the letter was delivered. Thanks a lot to Mr Lee & Danielle for the help given. I will highly recommend their services.” — Jessie Ang
2. Tembusu Law
| Title | Info |
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| ADDRESS | 11 Keng Cheow St, #02-05 The Riverside Piazza, Singapore 059608 |
| WEBSITE | https://www.tembusulaw.com/ |
| CONTACT DETAILS | +6588860278 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm |
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A few of our interviewees for this review spoke highly about Tembusu Law after hiring the firm’s top divorce lawyers. They got a free consultation and quotation after an online inquiry.
One of the main highlights of Tembusu Law is that the firm offers bespoke legal services. Our interviewees came forward with their situation, and the firm tailored their services according to what best fit their case and budget.
According to their testimony, the lawyers they met were professional and straight to the point. The managing director, Jonathan Wong, ensured rapport was made, and the team was very understanding.
Hiring a divorce lawyer can be expensive, but it’s nice to know that Tembusu Law has some of the country’s most reasonable and cheapest fees. However, we think it’s due to them being relatively new in the industry.
If you’re particular about how long a firm has been operating, then Tembusu Law may not be your best option. However, many of their client testimonials prove their impressive win rate.
Not only that, the firm takes pro bono cases quite seriously. You’re more likely to get your hands on a good divorce attorney that won’t burn a hole in your wallet here.
Just note that some of our interviewees complained about slow response rates. They had to wait a few weeks before getting a lawyer for their pro bono case.
Pros
- Offers bespoke legal services
- Pro bono lawyers
Cons
- Relatively young firm
- Slow response rate
Customer Reviews
Compassionate divorce lawyers
“Jonathan is a professional and sensitive lawyer. Feels like he will be with you every step of the way. Was in a haze regarding one of my legal issues and he assisted me through out and giving me clear understanding of what I can expect. Would definitely go with Jonathan if any situation arises. Highly recommended”—Dhar Roslan, Google Reviews
Insightful and sound legal advice
“My husband and I would like to express our thanks and appreciation to Jonathan Wong for taking time to share his insight into our case on a Saturday afternoon. We got more clarity through his counsel and advice and were more at peace in what we should do next. We highly recommend Jonathan to anyone seeking legal advice.”—Khoo Kiat Li, Google Reviews
3. PKWA Law Practice
| Title | Info |
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| ADDRESS | 480 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh #16-00, HDB Hub, East Wing Tower, Singapore 310480 |
| WEBSITE | https://pkwalaw.com/ |
| CONTACT DETAILS | +6563976100 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm |
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For over 30 years, PKWA Law Practice has served families in Singapore for cases like divorce, disputes, and custody. It’s one of the reasons why we highly recommend hiring their divorce attorneys!
According to a friend who worked with them in the past, the lawyers at PKWA are well trained in handling divorce cases with sensitivity and compassion. Their legal advice was sound, and the team assigned to her seemed to put her best interests in mind.
Our friend mentioned that she felt very comfortable speaking to them about even the most sensitive details of her case.
Aside from divorce, PKWA Law Practice also specialises in annulments, estate, property, and Syariah law. If you’re looking for a Muslim divorce lawyer, we highly recommend working with one from this firm.
The win rate here is also quite impressive. PKWA’s top divorce lawyers won two Court of Appeal cases, with their client winning 75% in matrimonial assets (talk about great value for money!).
Hiring the best from this firm, like Dorothy Tan and Low Jin Liang, may cost you a lot. The legal fees are quite pricey, but with the impressive win rates and sound advice, we think it’s worth it.
Pros
- Established law firm in Singapore
- Specialises in family law
Cons
- Pricey legal services
- Slow response rate
Customer Reviews
Pleasant experience
“First time engaging PKWA for my sale of property.. v pleasant experience overall. Worked with Anne and JR who were v responsive and gave clear instructions on what to do/expect. Highly recommend!”—Pei Fen Tan, Google Reviews
Friendly lawyers
“I am a happy customer of PKWA law and have used their services 2 times. All are friendly, professionals , especially Eileen was great and helped me in both the times. She is an assest to the firm and my heartfelt thank you for her. Keep up the good work!”—Sundarasekar Durai, Google Reviews
4. Yeo & Associates
| Title | Info |
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| ADDRESS | 101A Upper Cross Street #12-13 People’s Park Centre, Singapore 058358 |
| WEBSITE | https://yeolaw.com.sg/ |
| CONTACT DETAILS | +6562203400 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
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Yeo & Associate is another law firm that we recommend for its family lawyers and divorce attorneys.
The firm’s famous divorce lawyer, Beatrice Yeo, has a lot of awards and winning cases on her slate, such as being listed on Asian Legal Business’s “40 Under 40.”
We have a friend who worked with her a couple of years back on a complex divorce case. Based on what she testified, it seemed like even the most complex cases are handled with absolute compassion and determination in this firm.
If you’re looking for a female divorce lawyer with an established reputation and a great win rate, Yeo & Associates may be your best option. Plus, the law firm is open daily, so scheduling an appointment is relatively more doable than other firms.
Just note that the weekend hours are quite short. If your only free time is on the weekend, we highly suggest booking a slot a few days in advance to ensure you get a convenient meeting time.
Our friend also mentioned that while Yeo & Associates has a good reputation, the legal team is small compared to other law firms. This apparently led to long waiting times for appointments.
Pros
- Great focus on divorce cases
- Open daily
Cons
- Short operating hours on weekends
- Small team of lawyers
Customer Reviews
Excellent win rate
“I engaged Yeo Law through a friend’s recommendation who has used their services in the past. I have faith and indeed, the outcome of the case was excellent and achieved what I want. It was a difficult case and I relied on Beatrice fully. She listened carefully to my issues and gave sound and practical and useful advice. Her team is very responsive and knowledgeable as well. I get my follow-ups promptly and I get my assurance throughout the process. They are called professional! Highly recommend!”—Don Fernandez, Google Reviews
Seamless case settlements
“I heard about Yeo law firm from my family and friends and approached them when I met with a legal problem myself. Beatrice is the managing director and she attended to me personally and provided me with a great support team of associates and managers. My case is eventually settled very beautifully and I am happy to recommend this law firm to anyone who contemplating which law firm to go to.”—TayYuMin, Google Reviews
5. Populus Law Corporation
| Title | Info |
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| ADDRESS | Havelock II, 2 Havelock Rd, #05-14, Singapore 059763 |
| WEBSITE | https://www.divorcelawyersingapore.com.sg/ |
| CONTACT DETAILS | +6598330314 |
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Getting a divorce can be a long and expensive journey, and the people we interviewed for this review can attest to that. Luckily, a few of them got to work with Populus Law Corporation and raved about the firm’s affordable legal services!
The firm doesn’t charge GST, which is a huge steal since divorce cases, whether complex or not, can incur lots of hidden fees during the process.
The firm’s lawyer, Javern Sim, is a qualified chartered accountant and an accredited mediator. He works as the sole divorce lawyer in the firm, so working with him means that your legal team will be very small.
Some of our interviewees actually preferred this, as their case got handled a bit more discreetly. However, if you’re particular about working with a much larger team for difficult cases, you might be better off with another law firm.
Our interviewees mentioned that setting appointments was fairly easy, and the consultation was quite thorough.
They were briefed about the possible pros and cons of pushing through with their cases, and each was given the option to choose which course of action they want to take based on their situation and budget.
That also leads us to our next observation: the lack of family law services.
Even if you’re looking for a divorce lawyer, it still helps that a firm would support you with custody cases, property disputes, and other family legal services that might supplement your divorce case.
Populus Law may be lacking in a range of services, but we still think that working with the firm for advice on divorce settlements is definitely worth exploring.
Pros
- Affordable legal fees
- Doesn’t charge GST
Cons
- Lacks other family law services
- Small team of lawyers
Customer Reviews
Attractive legal fees
“Very impressed with their professional services. The fee is the most attractive. They explained in details to my family about the Will. Thank you for keeping the fee low so that my family has a peace of mind. God bless!”—Mabel Tan, Google Reviews
Professional and helpful lawyer
“Mr Sim is very professional and helpful. He handled my divorce well and the price was cheap.”—Helen Ong, Google Reviews
6. Emerald Law
| Title | Info |
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| ADDRESS | 3 Shenton Way, #11-10 Shenton House, Singapore 068805 |
| WEBSITE | http://www.emeraldlaw.com.sg/ |
| CONTACT DETAILS | +6562260439 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 10:00 pm |
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Our friend once recommended Emerald Law to us when we started searching for top divorce attorneys, and he vouched for the firm’s dynamic team of lawyers.
The law firm has been around since 1987, and by the looks of its clientele, we can tell that the firm is no stranger to even the most complicated divorce cases.
That’s why we weren’t surprised to find out that the legal fees here were pretty pricey (but you get what you pay for, we believe).
Our friend shared his experience working with one of the managing directors, Mohammad Rizuan, and he had high praise for the director’s knowledge of Syariah law.
The initial consultation at Emerald Law was free of charge. Within that one free session, Mr Rizuan was very thorough in explaining legal terms and even provided several possible outcomes and repercussions of our friend’s case.
Our friend also liked that the firm operated on relatively longer operating hours, which gave him a bit more flexibility in scheduling succeeding appointments during the week.
Unfortunately, the firm has no after-hours hotline. Emergency situations are often addressed by contacting your assigned lawyer right away, but we think it would be better to have a hotline available 24/7.
Pros
- Relatively longer operating hours
- Free initial consultation
Cons
- Pricey services
- No after-hours hotline
Customer Reviews
Knowledgeable and dedicated attorneys
“Would like to express my appreciation and thanks to Mr Rizuan and team at Emerald Law. They are all professionals and very knowledgeable. They managed to solve the issues that I faced.”—Kamalia Ghani, Google Reviews
On-the-clock updates
“I would like to thank the team for the knowledge and dedication that they put into the journey of my case. They had kept me updated on things every single time. With this i could proudly say that this team of theirs are strong that i highly recommend anybody to approach them to consult of your matters.
Once again, Thank you”—Mohammad Harris, Google Reviews
7. IRB Law
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| ADDRESS | 20 Collyer Quay, #17-05, Singapore 049319 |
| WEBSITE | https://irblaw.com.sg/ |
| CONTACT DETAILS | +6562982537 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 6:00 pm |
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IRB Law has nine branches across Singapore, and they’re all located within accessible neighbourhoods. That’s a huge plus if you’re working in the city and you need to catch an appointment with a divorce lawyer during the day!
Just make sure to contact a lawyer about your case on a weekday, as not all cases are entertained on weekends.
There’s a short window for consultations on Saturdays, but if you wish to make the most out of your first meeting, we suggest avoiding weekend meetings.
We asked an interviewee about her experience working on a divorce case with IRB Law, and one of her most positive feedback was that the legal team was multilingual.
The lawyers are fluent in English, Mandarin, and Malay. So, speaking about important legal terms and conditions in your native language is an advantage worth noting about working with the law firm.
According to the interviewee, she chose to work with IRB Law due to their highly specialised approach to family law. The firm has worked on several divorce cases and is quite known for representing clients at all levels of Singaporean courts.
One of the lawyers she frequently spoke to, Jeremy Cheong, was notably compassionate and professional.
He made sure that our interviewee felt comfortable speaking about her case and offered guidance on the necessary next steps from filing to settlement.
They’re also experienced in dealing with distant jurisdictions such as China and India, which is impressive.
The highly specialised legal services (giving sound legal advice across all aspects of family law) cost our interviewee a lot of money, however. She did mention that despite the pricey legal fees, the quality of work she received justified the costs she paid.
Pros
- Multilingual lawyers
- Several branches across Singapore
Cons
- Limited services on weekends
- Pricey services
Customer Reviews
Extremely helpful and efficient
“Extremely helpful and efficient after my initial enquiry… in the end my issue was resolved and that was really only possible from the IRB initial advice …Will certainly recommend and would use agin if needed …thank you”—David Barrow, Google Reviews
Compassionate divorce attorney
“I couldn’t be happier switching to IRB for my family law case. Jeremy Cheong was highly knowledgeable, compassionate and professional. I got great results and will definitely be going back to Jeremy and the team again.”—L.F. V, Google Reviews
8. Grace Law
| Title | Info |
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| ADDRESS | 151 Chin Swee Road #13-15 Manhattan House, Singapore 169876 |
| WEBSITE | https://www.gracelaw.sg/ |
| CONTACT DETAILS | +6562206364 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm |
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Two advantages of boutique firms like Grace Law, according to an interviewee, are that they offer more tailored services and are more focused on client care.
Our interviewee mentioned that the lawyers she worked with at Grace Law took case completions seriously, which was another reason why she decided to work with Ms. Grace M.
The disadvantages, however, were that Grace Law had a small team and that, due to its highly specialised services, the costs were higher.
The firm is very client-facing, but one or two attorneys handle cases simultaneously. With their hands full, you may not get their full attention.
Grace Law, however, has extensive experience in court proceedings. According to our interviewee, the focus on case completions surrounding divorce and child custody was a factor that justified the equally extensive legal fees she paid.
If you’re after better win rates for complex cases involving child custody during divorce, Grace Law may be the firm for you.
However, if the turnaround time is a major concern for you, you might be better off with a larger firm that can assign multiple lawyers for your case.
Pros
- Expert lawyers in child custody
- Extensive experience at court proceedings
Cons
- Small team of lawyers
- Boutique firm
Customer Reviews
A better learning experience for you
“Ms Grace and her team were extremely helpful with my legal matter. Am very grateful for the help i received from them for the past 7 years. They explained everything in detail and made the process a better learning experience. Grace law is a firm whom you may approach for your legal advice. Many thanks to them from the bottom of my heart. Wish Ms Grace and her team all the best.”—Nadaraja Chandra, Google Reviews
Great attention to detail
“I had engaged the services of Grace Law LLC on a couple of occasions and in all instances, Ms Grace and her team were thoroughly professional. I was impressed with their attention to details, patience in explaining the policies and procedures and most of all, there were empathetic to my situation. Highly recommend.”—Gunasegaran Kaliannan, Google Reviews
9. Lam & Co.
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| ADDRESS | 3 Church St, #29-00 Samsung Hub, Singapore 049483 |
| WEBSITE | https://lamnco.com.sg/ |
| CONTACT DETAILS | +6565351800 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm |
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Our friend worked with Philip Lam, the leading family and divorce lawyer at Lam & Co. for a case a few years ago, and he had great things to say about his experience with the firm.
First, Lam & Co has over 45 years of combined legal experience, which prompted our friend to hire Philip Lam for an international divorce case.
The case was pretty complex, and he wanted to get legal advice from an established firm with extensive experience in international divorce negotiations. Safe to say, our friend was convinced he could trust Philip Lam after the first appointment.
Philip Lam and his small team first explained to our friend their in-house method of negotiation.
This involved exploring the case’s strongest and weakest points, and then working around the settlement terms to reduce potential legal costs as much as possible.
Instead of issuing a Writ for Divorce, Philip Lam made arrangements for counselling and mediation. In our friend’s case, a settlement was amicable, so further court proceedings weren’t necessary.
While our friend liked the fact that Philip Lam and his team were very thorough in executing their plans, the whole process took a while before a resolution was made. The slow turnaround time, however, worked in our friend’s favour in the end.
Overall, Lam & Co’s services were impeccable despite the high legal fees. They made their best effort to reduce as many costs as possible, but our friend still paid a hefty sum for the settlement he got in the end.
Pros
- Specialises in international family law
- Developed an in-house method
Cons
- Small team of lawyers
- Pricey services
Customer Reviews
Extremely helpful
“Ms Grace and her team were extremely helpful with my legal matter. Am very grateful for the help I received from them for the past 7 years. They explained everything in detail and made the process a better learning experience. Grace law is a firm whom you may approach for your legal advice. Many thanks to them from the bottom of my heart. Wish Ms Grace and her team all the best.”—Nadaraja Chandra, Google Reviews
Thoroughly professional
“I had engaged the services of Grace Law LLC on a couple of occasions and in all instances, Ms Grace and her team were thoroughly professional. I was impressed with their attention to details, patience in explaining the policies and procedures and most of all, there were empathetic to my situation. Highly recommend.”—Gunasegaran Kaliannan, Google Reviews
10. Godwin Campos
| Title | Info |
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| ADDRESS | 160 Robinson Rd, #14-06 SBF Center, Singapore 068914 |
| WEBSITE | https://www.godwincampos.com.sg/ |
| CONTACT DETAILS | +6565351306 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
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Another boutique firm we highly recommend is Godwin Campos for its specialised domestic and international family law services.
According to an interviewee we spoke to, the firm offered free initial consultations, so he settled on meeting them for a case.
The appointment was fairly quick, but many details were relayed, and terms were explained.
The law firm specialises in domestic and international family law, so its resources are quite extensive.
Our interviewee initially enquired about the firm’s services for an uncontested divorce. The starting legal fees were a little higher than he expected, but the firm had over 30 years of experience (plus a 90% win rate!).
After the initial appointment, our interviewee’s case was quickly assigned to a lawyer. He thought his case would be carried out by the firm’s top lawyer (Godwin Campos) but was disappointed when his meetings were mostly with the paralegals.
He mentioned that he didn’t initially mind working with the paralegals, but he did wish he was able to discuss his divorce case with Godwin Campos himself.
The whole process went smoothly, nonetheless. With the paralegals, the case was completed within a short time (which is impressive for boutique firms with small teams!).
He also liked that the paralegals were very responsive to his concerns or questions via email. They gave detailed replies which helped our interviewee understand each step of his divorce case.
Pros
- Free initial consultation
- Offers specialised domestic and international legal services
Cons
- Cases are usually handed over to paralegals
- Pricey services
Customer Reviews
Favourable outcomes
“During the course of my stressful and drawn-out divorce, I could tell that Godwin and his team were 100% focused on helping me get the best possible outcome. They were always incredibly responsive, detailed and analytical. This, coupled with their thoroughness in examining every aspect of my case, assured me that I was in very capable hands. Indeed, they managed to get a largely favourable outcome for me, and I am eternally thankful. Keep it up!”—Jamie Teng, Google Reviews
Smooth processing
“After a very protracted and tedious divorce, my ex-husband and I have finally come to settle on an agreed outcome regarding child custody and division of assets. I am very thankful that I chose to work with Mr Campos and his team. They made the process much smoother and bearable through their encouraging and meticulous ways, and really worked hard to achieve a favourable outcome. I will definitely engage him as my lawyer again if ever I need one in the future.”—Gunasegaran Kaliannan, Google Reviews
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