ASI v ASJ: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Child Maintenance in Divorce
In the divorce case of *ASI v ASJ*, the High Court of Singapore, presided over by Justice Chan Seng Onn on April 9, 2015, addressed the division of matrimonial assets and child maintenance. The court determined a single overall ratio of 42:58 for the division of matrimonial assets, favoring the Defendant-wife, ASJ, due to her greater non-financial contributions. The Plaintiff-husband, ASI, was ordered to pay $2,800 per month for the maintenance of their two children. Both parties had appealed against the decision.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court1.2 Outcome
Orders made for division of matrimonial assets and child maintenance.
1.3 Case Type
Family
1.4 Judgment Type
Grounds of Decision
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
Divorce case concerning the division of matrimonial assets and child maintenance. The court determined a 42:58 split of assets and ordered monthly child maintenance.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASI | Plaintiff | Individual | Division of matrimonial assets ordered; maintenance to be paid for children. | Partial | Raymond Yeo |
| ASJ | Defendant | Individual | Division of matrimonial assets ordered; no maintenance awarded. | Partial |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Chan Seng Onn | Judge | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Raymond Yeo | M/S Raymond Yeo |
4. Facts
- Plaintiff and Defendant married in 1999 and separated in 2008.
- Plaintiff commenced divorce proceedings on 9 February 2011.
- The Plaintiff's financial contribution to the marriage was 52%, and the Defendant's was 48%.
- The Defendant was the primary caregiver to the children.
- The Plaintiff's parents assisted with childcare.
- The Plaintiff and his parents purchased a property at Westcove Condominium.
- The Defendant purchased the Scala Condominium with her brother and sister.
5. Formal Citations
- ASI v ASJ, [AA], Divorce (Transferred) No [AA]
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Plaintiff and Defendant married. | |
| Daughter born. | |
| Son born. | |
| Plaintiff and his parents purchased a property at Westcove Condominium. | |
| Parties separated. | |
| Defendant purchased the Scala Condominium with her brother and sister. | |
| Plaintiff commenced divorce proceedings. | |
| Interim Judgment granted. | |
| Decision date. |
7. Legal Issues
- Division of Matrimonial Assets
- Outcome: The court determined a single overall ratio of 42:58 for the division of matrimonial assets, considering both financial and non-financial contributions.
- Category: Substantive
- Child Maintenance
- Outcome: The court ordered the Plaintiff to pay $2,800 per month for the maintenance of the two children.
- Category: Substantive
8. Remedies Sought
- Division of Matrimonial Assets
- Child Maintenance
9. Cause of Actions
- Divorce
10. Practice Areas
- Divorce Litigation
- Family Law
11. Industries
- No industries specified
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teh Kah Weng David v Chow Lai Meng Nina | High Court | Yes | [2015] SGHC 84 | Singapore | Cited to emphasize the importance of parties cooperating to divide matrimonial assets efficiently. |
13. Applicable Rules
| Rule Name |
|---|
| No applicable rules |
14. Applicable Statutes
| Statute Name | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Women’s Charter (Cap 353, 2009 Rev Ed) | Singapore |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Matrimonial Assets
- Single Overall Ratio
- Financial Contributions
- Non-Financial Contributions
- Child Maintenance
- Interim Judgment
- Westcove Condominium
- Scala Condominium
15.2 Keywords
- divorce
- matrimonial assets
- child maintenance
- family law
- Singapore
16. Subjects
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Matrimonial Assets
- Child Support
17. Areas of Law
- Family Law
- Divorce Law
- Matrimonial Assets Division
- Child Maintenance