VYP v VYQ: Division of Matrimonial Assets, Child Custody, and Maintenance Dispute

In the Family Justice Courts of Singapore, Justice Choo Han Teck presided over the case of VYP v VYQ, concerning the division of matrimonial assets, child custody, and maintenance following their divorce. The court granted sole care and control of the three children to the Mother, divided the matrimonial assets with a 55:45 split in favor of the Father, and ordered the Father to pay monthly maintenance of $6,000 for the children. The judgment also addressed allegations of gatekeeping and alienation.

1. Case Overview

1.1 Court

Family Justice Courts of the republic of singapore

1.2 Outcome

Sole care and control of the children granted to the Mother. Matrimonial assets divided 55:45 in favor of the Father. Father to pay monthly maintenance of $6,000 for the children.

1.3 Case Type

Family

1.4 Judgment Type

Judgment

1.5 Jurisdiction

Singapore

1.6 Description

Singapore court case involving VYP and VYQ concerning the division of matrimonial assets, child custody, and maintenance following their divorce.

1.7 Decision Date

2. Parties and Outcomes

Party NameRoleTypeOutcomeOutcome TypeCounsels
VYQDefendantIndividualCare and control of children grantedWon
VYPPlaintiffIndividualDivision of matrimonial assetsPartial

3. Judges

Judge NameTitleDelivered Judgment
Choo Han TeckJudgeYes

4. Counsels

Counsel NameOrganization
Yap Teong LiangT L Yap Law Chambers LLC
Tan Wen Cheng AdrianAugust Law Corporation

4. Facts

  1. The parties were married on 25 June 2011 and have three children.
  2. The Mother is an anesthesiologist in private practice, and the Father is the Chief Operating Officer of a cybersecurity company.
  3. The parties purchased a terrace house at [P Road] in February 2013, which served as the matrimonial home.
  4. The Mother sought sole care and control of the children, claiming she has been the primary caregiver.
  5. The Father sought shared or sole care and control, alleging the Mother engaged in gatekeeping conduct.
  6. The Mother claimed the Father's expenses for the children were inflated and exaggerated.
  7. The Father contributed more to the down payment of the matrimonial home.

5. Formal Citations

  1. VYP v VYQ, Divorce (Transferred) No 4619 of 2019, [2021] SGHCF 40

6. Timeline

DateEvent
Parties married in Singapore
Parties purchased their matrimonial home
Interim judgment of divorce issued
Judgment reserved
Judgment issued

7. Legal Issues

  1. Division of Matrimonial Assets
    • Outcome: The court divided the matrimonial assets with a 55:45 split in favor of the Father, considering both direct and indirect contributions.
    • Category: Substantive
    • Sub-Issues:
      • Direct financial contributions
      • Indirect financial contributions
      • Valuation of assets
  2. Child Custody
    • Outcome: The court granted sole care and control of the three children to the Mother, with specific access arrangements for the Father.
    • Category: Substantive
    • Sub-Issues:
      • Care and control
      • Access
      • Welfare of the child
      • Alienation
    • Related Cases:
      • [2014] 2 SLR 769
      • [2017] SGHCF 21
  3. Child Maintenance
    • Outcome: The court ordered the Father to pay monthly maintenance of $6,000 for the children, and a lump sum of $95,000 for past expenses.
    • Category: Substantive
    • Sub-Issues:
      • Monthly expenses
      • Household expenses
      • Medical expenses
      • Enrichment classes

8. Remedies Sought

  1. Division of Matrimonial Assets
  2. Care and Control of Children
  3. Maintenance for Children

9. Cause of Actions

  • Divorce
  • Division of Matrimonial Assets
  • Child Custody
  • Child Maintenance

10. Practice Areas

  • Family Litigation
  • Divorce
  • Child Custody
  • Ancillary Matters

11. Industries

  • No industries specified

12. Cited Cases

Case NameCourtAffirmedCitationJurisdictionSignificance
ABW v ABVHigh CourtYes[2014] 2 SLR 769SingaporeCited for the factors to consider in determining issues relating to children, including the welfare of the children, stability and continuity of care arrangements, and the need for both parents to have an involvement in the child’s life.
TSH v TSEHigh Court (Family Division)Yes[2017] SGHCF 21SingaporeCited regarding the feasibility of switching care and control to reverse the effects of marginalization, and the requirement of a sufficiently close bond between the marginalized parent and the child.
AQL v AQMHigh CourtYes[2012] 1 SLR 840SingaporeCited to define a shared care and control order.

13. Applicable Rules

Rule Name
No applicable rules

14. Applicable Statutes

Statute NameJurisdiction
Women’s Charter (Cap 353, 2009 Rev Ed)Singapore

15. Key Terms and Keywords

15.1 Key Terms

  • Matrimonial Assets
  • Care and Control
  • Access
  • Maintenance
  • Gatekeeping
  • Alienation
  • Interim Judgment
  • Shared Care and Control
  • Sole Care and Control
  • NLT Shares

15.2 Keywords

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

17. Areas of Law

Area NameRelevance Score
Family Law95
Divorce90
Matrimonial Assets85
Maintenance80
Child Custody70
Child Support70

16. Subjects

  • Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Child Custody
  • Matrimonial Assets