CYH v CYI: Division of Matrimonial Assets, Child Maintenance, and Wife Maintenance
In CYH v CYI, the Family Division of the High Court of Singapore addressed the division of matrimonial assets and maintenance for the wife and children following a divorce. The court, presided over by Chan Seng Onn SJ, ordered a 60/40 division of matrimonial assets in favor of the husband, citing his greater financial contributions. The husband was ordered to pay $2,700 per month for the maintenance of the two children. The court also considered the wife's earning capacity and encouraged her to seek employment.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
General Division of the High Court (Family Division)1.2 Outcome
Matrimonial assets divided 60/40 in favor of the husband; husband ordered to pay child maintenance of $2,700 per month.
1.3 Case Type
Family
1.4 Judgment Type
Grounds of Decision
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
Singapore court case concerning the division of matrimonial assets and maintenance for the wife and children following a divorce. The court orders a 60/40 split.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CYH | Plaintiff | Individual | Partial | Partial | |
| CYI | Defendant | Individual | Partial | Partial | Yeo Kee Chye Raymond of Raymond Yeo |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Chan Seng Onn | Senior Judge | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Darryl Chew | Chia Wong Chambers LLC |
| Wong Kai Yun | Chia Wong Chambers LLC |
| Yeo Kee Chye Raymond | Raymond Yeo |
4. Facts
- The parties were married on 30 September 2012 and have two children.
- The husband is a contractor involved in interior design and renovation.
- The wife has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration but is presently unemployed.
- The husband was the main breadwinner during the marriage, contributing 85.26% of the total income.
- The husband's HDB renovation license was suspended in March 2019.
- The wife claimed the husband had an extra-marital affair in 2016.
- The matrimonial home at Heron Bay was agreed to be sold and the net proceeds apportioned.
5. Formal Citations
- CYH v CYI, Divorce (Transferred) No 1441 of 2019, [2023] SGHCF 4
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Parties married | |
| Husband moved out of matrimonial home | |
| Husband's driving license suspended | |
| Husband filed for divorce | |
| Interim Judgment granted | |
| [S] Pte Ltd incorporated by Husband's brother | |
| Decision given on division of matrimonial assets and maintenance | |
| Judgment issued |
7. Legal Issues
- Division of Matrimonial Assets
- Outcome: The court ordered a 60/40 division of matrimonial assets in favor of the husband.
- Category: Substantive
- Child Maintenance
- Outcome: The court ordered the husband to pay $2,700 per month for the maintenance of the two children.
- Category: Substantive
- Wife Maintenance
- Outcome: No specific order for wife maintenance was made, with the court encouraging the wife to seek employment.
- Category: Substantive
8. Remedies Sought
- Division of Matrimonial Assets
- Child Maintenance
- Wife Maintenance
9. Cause of Actions
- Divorce
10. Practice Areas
- Divorce
- Family Law
- Asset Division
- Child Support
11. Industries
- Construction
- Interior Design
- Renovation
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No cited cases | |||||
13. Applicable Rules
| Rule Name |
|---|
| No applicable rules |
14. Applicable Statutes
| Statute Name | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| No applicable statutes | |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Matrimonial Assets
- Interim Judgment
- HDB Licence
- Division in kind
- Maintenance
- Financial Contributions
- Non-financial Contributions
15.2 Keywords
- Divorce
- Matrimonial Assets
- Maintenance
- Singapore
- Family Law
17. Areas of Law
| Area Name | Relevance Score |
|---|---|
| Family Law | 95 |
| Division of Matrimonial Property | 95 |
| Matrimonial Assets | 95 |
| Maintenance | 90 |
| Maintenance (Wife) | 90 |
| Maintenance (Child) | 90 |
| Child Support | 60 |
| Child Custody | 60 |
| Contracts | 30 |
| Contract Law | 30 |
| Property Law | 30 |
16. Subjects
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Matrimonial Assets
- Maintenance