Family law is one of the most sensitive areas of legal practice due to marriage, parenthood, domestic relations, and more. The decision of the court affects the family’s life legally, emotionally, and financially. For divorce, child custody, or even personal protection orders you require a family lawyer’s expertise.
Amarjit Sidhu Law is indisputably one of the most experienced and empathetic law firms when it comes to family law in Singapore.
What Does a Family Lawyer Do?
To put it simply, a family lawyer Singapore provides legal representation and counsel on issues involving family matters. As with any country, family law in Singapore covers a wide variety of subjects, and in this case, it is governed by the Women’s Charter and other family laws legislation such as the Family Justice Rules 2024 and the Family law Act 2014.
- A Family Lawyer typically manages the following matters:
- Contested and Uncontested Divorce and Separation
- Child Custody, Visitation, and Guardianship
- Spousal Maintenance and Child Maintenance
- Division of Matrimonial Assets
- Family Violence with Personal Protection Orders (PPO’s) Issued
- Adoption
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
- Muslim Family Law related legal counsel
A Family Lawyer has to blend the breadth of law with a fair share of soft skills. The best family lawyers can truly appreciate the stress that clients deal with, and try to provide relief, alleviate, and most importantly, provide a way forward.
Understanding Family Law in Singapore
Family Law in Singapore is primarily legislated under the Women’s charter which details the role and entitlements of each spouse, parent, and child. Apart from this, the Family Justice Courts also play an important role in dispute resolution, mediation for parties, and safeguarding vulnerable persons, in respect of family violence.
Reasons for Amarjit Sidhu Law Being one of the first for Family Law Representation
Amarjit Sidhu Law is one of the best and established legal firms in Singapore and it is led by one of the industry veterans- Mr. Amarjit Singh Sidhu. The Firm has a collective 70 years of experience. Amarjit Singh Sidhu has dealt with a number of sensitive and high-profile cases throughout his career. With so much experience dealing with matters in Singapore court, and his calm demeanour, it puts him in good stead to deal with the intricacies of family law.
These are the reasons why so many are trusting Amarjit Sidhu Law for their family matters:
1. Integrated Family Law Services
Amarjit Sidhu Law has an extensive list of services ranging from preliminary consultations to applications for post judgment orders. The client is advised and guided through all the stages of the legal process, which makes clients feel informed and supported.
2. Personalized Client Attention
Client always comes first at Amarjit Sidhu Law. The Firm ensures utmost confidentiality towards legal matters. Detailed plans are developed to suit individual families within the legal framework. Families are kept at the focus. Conflict and the emotional burden are reduced greatly.
3. Experience in Both Litigation and Mediation
Amarjit Sidhu Law has sophisticated skills dealing with both advocacy and alternative dispute resolution. Strategies are developed based on the requirement of the client. In situations where families need aggressive litigation or sensitive mediation cases, the team is armed to follow the best strategy.
4. Emphasis on the Needs of the Child
While dealing with custody matters, the firm actively tries for best interests of the child to be placed in focus.
5. Effective Communication and Fee Transparency
A client is always updated throughout the legal journey. Legal fees and processes are described beforehand, without any concealed charges or unexpected changes. That level of transparency helps the firm establish confidence so the clients can concentrate on their cases.
Family Law Primary Areas of Focus
Divorce Proceedings
Amarjit Sidhu Law deals with both contested and uncontested divorces. In uncontested divorces, the firm assists in the amicably resolving all matters, including the drafting of documents to facilitate the smooth process. For contested divorces, which may include issues like adultery, unreasonable behaviour, and separation terms, the firm offers strong legal representation during court proceedings.
Child Custody and Access
Custody disputes are one of the most difficult matters to manage for all the involved parties. The firm helps arrange custody and access provisions that serve the best interests of the children involved. This includes divorced parents sharing custody (joint custody), one parent having full custody (sole custody), the right to care and control, and visitation rights [access] for the parent who does not have care and control.
Spousal and Child Support
Whether claiming maintenance or defending against an unreasonable allegation, the firm takes steps to ensure your rights are protected. Amarjit Sidhu Law also helps with enforcement proceedings if a party does not comply with the order for maintenance.
Division of Matrimonial Assets
The firm has extensive experience aiding clients in the division of matrimonial assets which include properties, investments, CPF accounts, insurance policies, shares amongst other things. As always, the desired result is a fair and reasonable distribution based on each spouse’s contributions during the marriage, looking into both direct and indirect contributions.
Protection Against Family Violence
Clients are assisted in applying for Personal Protection Orders (PPOs), Domestic Exclusion Orders (DEOs), and Expedited Orders (EOs) and other measures of protection to ensure safety for themselves and their children from family violence. Every measure is taken with urgency, care, and confidentiality.
Adoption and Guardianship
Fulfilling legal requirements associated with adopting a child or applying for legal guardianship at the local or international level is a multifaceted legal endeavour. Amarjit Sidhu Law takes pride guiding clients through the application, assessment, and court processes step by step.
Client Testimonials and Recognition
In their testimonials, clients describe Amarjit Sidhu Law as “staying calm and collected when everything gets out of control.” Numerous clients have shared their appreciation for the firm’s capacity to bring peace of mind, clarity and prompt action during extremely emotional moments.
One client shared:
“”Mr. Sidhu is someone who is not only knowledgeable, but also very compassionate person. I felt assisted at each stage of my divorce. I could not have wished for better representation.””
His testimonials speak to the firm’s reputation as one of the top family law practices in Singapore, which is steadily growing.
Conclusion: A trusted advocate during uncertain times
Family disputes are some of the most complicated issues to deal with because of the emotions involved. With Mr. Amarjit Sidhu, Simrin Sindhu and Yvonne Schelkis-Sweeney, you are guaranteed a lawyer with solid legal knowledge and compassionate sensitivity—two vital characteristics needed for effective family law representation.
If you need a family lawyer in Singapore, Amarjit Sidhu Law provides understanding and resolute legal representation for the toughest family matters. This includes: divorce, child custody, child support, domestic violence, or financial disputes.
To contact Amarjit Sidhu Law, please follow the details below:
📍 Address: 133 New Bridge Road, Chinatown Point #11-09, Singapore 059413
📞 Phone: +65 6259 2460 / +65 9885 4058
📧 Email: amarjit@asl-law.com.sg
🌐 Website: www.asl-law.com.sg/practice_area/family-law
Begin your journey toward peace of mind and legal resolution. Reach out to Amarjit Sidhu Law today to book a discreet session with one of Singapore’s top family law practitioners.
