TAU v TAV: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Child Custody Dispute in Divorce Proceedings

In the divorce case of TAU v TAV, the High Court of Singapore heard an appeal by TAU against the orders of the District Judge regarding the division of matrimonial assets and child custody. The primary issue was the lack of cash proceeds from the sale of the matrimonial flat after CPF refunds. The court dismissed the appeal, finding the District Judge's orders just and equitable, particularly concerning the apportionment of assets and the welfare of the children.

1. Case Overview

1.1 Court

High Court

1.2 Outcome

Appeal dismissed

1.3 Case Type

Family

1.4 Judgment Type

Grounds of Decision

1.5 Jurisdiction

Singapore

1.6 Description

Divorce case involving TAU and TAV concerning division of matrimonial assets, particularly the flat, and child custody. The High Court dismissed the husband's appeal, affirming the District Judge's orders.

1.7 Decision Date

2. Parties and Outcomes

Party NameRoleTypeOutcomeOutcome TypeCounsels
TAUAppellantIndividualAppeal dismissedLost
TAVRespondentIndividualOrders of District Judge affirmedWon

3. Judges

Judge NameTitleDelivered Judgment
Choo Han TeckJYes

4. Counsels

Counsel NameOrganization
Lee Tau ChyeLee Brothers

4. Facts

  1. TAU and TAV divorced after a period of marriage.
  2. The primary matrimonial asset is a flat valued between $530,000 and $550,000 with an outstanding mortgage of $210,000.
  3. TAU earns $3,600 a month as a safety coordinator.
  4. TAV earns $1,200 a month as a factory operator.
  5. The parties have two children, a son in Secondary 2 and a daughter in Primary 2.
  6. The parties need to refund their respective CPF accounts from the proceeds of the sale of the flat.
  7. TAU proposed alternative arrangements for the flat and child maintenance, which were not accepted.

5. Formal Citations

  1. TAU v TAV, Divorce Suit No 4716 2013, [2015] SGHCF 2

6. Timeline

DateEvent
TAU and TAV married
Divorce Suit No 4716 filed
Registrar's Appeal from the Family Court No 231
Judgment reserved
Appeal dismissed

7. Legal Issues

  1. Division of Matrimonial Assets
    • Outcome: The court upheld the District Judge's orders regarding the division of matrimonial assets, finding them just and equitable.
    • Category: Substantive
  2. Child Custody and Maintenance
    • Outcome: The court considered the welfare of the children in affirming the District Judge's orders.
    • Category: Substantive

8. Remedies Sought

  1. Variation of orders for division of matrimonial assets
  2. Rescinding the order for the sale of the flat
  3. Change in child maintenance arrangements

9. Cause of Actions

  • Divorce

10. Practice Areas

  • Divorce
  • Family Litigation

11. Industries

  • Construction

12. Cited Cases

Case NameCourtAffirmedCitationJurisdictionSignificance
No cited cases

13. Applicable Rules

Rule Name
No applicable rules

14. Applicable Statutes

Statute NameJurisdiction
No applicable statutes

15. Key Terms and Keywords

15.1 Key Terms

  • Matrimonial assets
  • Central Provident Fund
  • CPF
  • Care and control
  • Maintenance
  • Apportionment
  • Non-monetary contribution

15.2 Keywords

  • Divorce
  • Matrimonial Assets
  • Child Custody
  • CPF
  • Singapore
  • Family Law

17. Areas of Law

Area NameRelevance Score
Family Law95
Matrimonial Assets90
Division of Assets90
Divorce90
Child Custody80
Child Support75
Maintenance70
Care and Control70

16. Subjects

  • Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Matrimonial Assets
  • Child Custody