How can we legally protect ourselves and loved ones when faced with domestic violence? What are the laws surrounding civil and Syariah divorce in Singapore?

Join us for this free series of talks, where representatives from IRB Law will discuss domestic violence and both civil and Syariah divorce in Singapore.

1. Wednesday, 17 June, 8-9.30pm

Domestic Violence and Your Legal Rights

Speakers: Muntaz Zainuddin and Nur Izyan

What are your legal rights when you or your loved ones are faced with domestic violence? At this talk, you’ll learn more about:

• What you can do if you are experiencing domestic violence that does not involve physical violence – such as emotional, psychological or financial abuse
• How to apply for protection orders, such as PPO, EO, DEO, NPO and POHA
• What you can do if your abuser breaks a protection order
• Learn what you can do if you are experiencing domestic violence outside of marriage or family relationships (i.e. for unmarried couples living together, LGBT couples, abusive housemates, etc.)
• If you are a migrant spouse on a Long-Term Visit Pass, or on a pass that is dependent on your Singaporean spouse, learn how you can get out of violent situations safely

2. Friday, 19 June, 8-9.30pm

Understanding Civil Divorce, its Processes and Impact on Custody, Maintenance and Assets

Speakers: Ameera Bajrai and Nureliza Syahidain

Are you going through a civil divorce, or contemplating one? This talk is important for anyone contemplating a separation or divorce, or simply wants to know more about civil divorce in Singapore. It will cover:

• Understanding family disputes
• Understanding the divorce procedures and grounds of divorce
• Understanding your right and obligations on ancillary matters such as:
• custody and care & control of children; and
• Division of matrimonial assets

3. Monday, 22 June, 8-9.30pm

Understanding Syariah Divorce, its Processes and Impact on Custody, Maintenance and Assets

Speakers: Norhakim Shah, Amalina Saparin and Abdul Aziz

Are you going through a Syariah divorce or contemplating one? This talk is important for anyone contemplating a separation or divorce or simple wants to know more about Syariah divorce in Singapore. It will cover:

• Understanding family disputes
• Understand the divorce procedures and grounds of divorce
• Understand your rights and obligations on the ancillary matters such as:
• custody and care & control of children; and
• Division of matrimonial assets

How to attend

Please sign up to attend any of the talks on Eventbrite. In the days leading up to the talk, you will receive some emails from AWARE/Eventbrite with a link that will take you to a Zoom meeting. The Zoom meeting will start promptly at the designated time.

Register here!