TQT v TQU: Division of Matrimonial Assets in Divorce Proceedings

In the divorce case of TQT v TQU, the Family Justice Courts of Singapore addressed the division of matrimonial assets and custody of the youngest child. The plaintiff, TQT, and the defendant, TQU, were married in 1990 and divorced in 2016. The court, presided over by Choo Han Teck J, ruled that the ascertainable assets should be sold and divided, with 75% allocated to the plaintiff and 25% to the defendant. The interim custody order for the youngest child was continued until he turned 21.

1. Case Overview

1.1 Court

Family Justice Courts of the Republic of Singapore

1.2 Outcome

Order for sale of ascertainable assets, divided 75% to the plaintiff and 25% to the defendant.

1.3 Case Type

Family

1.4 Judgment Type

Judgment

1.5 Jurisdiction

Singapore

1.6 Description

Divorce case concerning the division of matrimonial assets and custody of a minor child. The court ordered the sale of ascertainable assets, dividing them 75% to the plaintiff and 25% to the defendant.

1.7 Decision Date

2. Parties and Outcomes

Party NameRoleTypeOutcomeOutcome TypeCounsels
TQTPlaintiffIndividualAssets divided in her favorPartial
TQUDefendantIndividualAssets divided against himPartialWilliam Ong Meng Hwa

3. Judges

Judge NameTitleDelivered Judgment
Choo Han TeckJudgeYes

4. Counsels

Counsel NameOrganization
William Ong Meng HwaAlpha Law LLC

4. Facts

  1. Plaintiff and defendant married on 6 March 1990 and have three children.
  2. Plaintiff obtained a divorce on 24 March 2016, based on separation since 28 June 2010.
  3. Defendant was a doctor with his own clinic; plaintiff was an accountant who worked in the clinic.
  4. The defendant closed his clinic when divorce proceedings began, and both parties are now unemployed.
  5. The main issue is the division of matrimonial assets, with the defendant claiming assets were from inheritance.
  6. The plaintiff claims she has no details of foreign properties bought by the defendant.
  7. The court drew an adverse inference against the defendant for not providing information on assets.

5. Formal Citations

    6. Timeline

    DateEvent
    Plaintiff and defendant married
    Pender Court property purchased
    Moved to 74 Eng Kong Place
    Plaintiff and defendant separated
    Pender Court sold in collective sale
    Divorce (Transferred) No 793 of 2015 filed
    Plaintiff obtained divorce
    Judgment reserved
    Judgment issued

    7. Legal Issues

    1. Division of Matrimonial Assets
      • Outcome: The court ordered the sale of ascertainable assets and divided them 75% to the plaintiff and 25% to the defendant.
      • Category: Substantive
    2. Custody of Minor Child
      • Outcome: The court continued the interim custody order, granting custody to the defendant until the youngest child turns 21.
      • Category: Substantive

    8. Remedies Sought

    1. Division of Matrimonial Assets
    2. Custody of Child

    9. Cause of Actions

    • Divorce

    10. Practice Areas

    • Divorce
    • Family Law
    • Asset Division

    11. Industries

    • Healthcare

    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
    • Division of Assets
    • Inheritance
    • Custody
    • Adverse Inference

    15.2 Keywords

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

    16. Subjects

    • Family Law
    • Divorce
    • Asset Division

    17. Areas of Law

    • Family Law
    • Matrimonial Assets
    • Divorce Law