While the vast majority of marriages are successful, about 7,000 relationships end in divorce every year in Singapore. This figure is significantly higher than in earlier decades, when divorce was much less common. For example, the number of divorces has nearly doubled since the early 1990s. Sadly, this means that more couples have been going through this unhappy process. In addition to the emotional burden, this very unpleasant life-event can be very expensive. This article explores the various costs of getting divorced.

Many divorces require hiring a lawyer to help individuals navigate the complexities of the legal process. The cost of hiring a lawyer to assist you with your divorce depends on a few factors. The primary driver of legal costs is the divorce type. For instance, in uncontested divorces in which both parties agree to all terms of the divorce, legal