The hope is that the statement given to the court can demonstrate a couple has already considered the ancillary matters stage, which can be resolved without dispute.
However, divorce by mutual agreement only refers to the first part of the process, so it is still possible that the ancillary matters of property division and child custody could still be contested.
In conclusion, divorce by mutual agreement will revolutionise the process of ending a marriage in Singapore. Divorce should be quicker, cheaper, and less unpleasant, but it’s not a golden ticket to guarantee a non-contested, friendly divorce.
It is critical to take legal advice to draft a valid petition the court will accept. As the law is new, this will prove even more essential.