Here in Singapore, divorce through civil proceedings consists of two parts:
Dissolution of The Marriage
The first part is the dissolution of the marriage, after which the court decides whether the divorce is successful or not. If it does succeed, the court will allow for an interim judgement to take place, i.e., the order to dissolve a marriage. It's crucial to note that this is only a temporary judgement. Once this has been granted, the parties can proceed to the second part. - the settlement of ancillary matters.
Settlement of Ancillary Matters
Ancillary matters involve issues regarding the custody of children, spousal maintenance, and dividing marital properties. Parties must wait at least three months after the interim judgement is given to apply to convert that into a final judgement.
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