WVS v WVT: Division of Matrimonial Assets, Child Custody, and Maintenance
In the Family Justice Courts of Singapore, Justice Choo Han Teck presided over the case of WVS (Wife) v WVT (Husband), concerning the division of matrimonial assets, care and control of three children, and child maintenance following their divorce. The court determined the valuation of various assets, addressed discrepancies in rental proceeds, and assessed direct and indirect financial contributions to determine a 59:41 division ratio in favor of the Wife. The court granted sole care and control of the children to the Husband, with access to the Wife, and ordered the Wife to pay a lump sum of $100,000 for arrears of child maintenance.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
Family Justice Courts of the republic of singapore1.2 Outcome
Care and control of the children shall remain with the Husband, with access granted to the Wife. The Wife is to pay a lump sum of $100,000 for arrears of the children’s maintenance.
1.3 Case Type
Family
1.4 Judgment Type
Judgment
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
Singapore court case involving WVS and WVT concerning the division of matrimonial assets, care and control of children, and child maintenance after divorce.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WVS | Plaintiff | Individual | Care and control of the children shall remain with the Husband, with access granted to the Wife. The Wife is to pay a lump sum of $100,000 for arrears of the children’s maintenance. | Lost | |
| WVT | Defendant | Individual | Care and control of the children shall remain with the Husband, with access granted to the Wife. The Wife is to pay a lump sum of $100,000 for arrears of the children’s maintenance. | Won |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Choo Han Teck | Judge | Yes |
4. Counsels
4. Facts
- The parties were married on 2 May 2001 and have three children.
- Interim judgment was granted on 23 December 2019.
- The Wife owns diverse businesses, and the Husband owns a minimart.
- The parties jointly owned several properties, which were rented out.
- The Wife alleged discrepancies in rental proceeds deposited into joint accounts.
- The Husband inherited the Clementi Avenue property from his father in 2009.
- The Wife claimed W Holdings Pte Ltd was a matrimonial asset.
5. Formal Citations
- WVS v WVT, Divorce Transferred No 4968 of 2019, [2024] SGHCF 17
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Parties were married | |
| Rosewood Drive property purchased | |
| Teck Whye property purchased | |
| Owen Road property purchase completed | |
| Wife moved out of the matrimonial home | |
| Interim judgment was granted | |
| Rosewood Drive property sold | |
| Interim orders granted | |
| GT Pte Ltd struck off | |
| MG 1 ceased business operations | |
| Judgment reserved | |
| Judgment |
7. Legal Issues
- Division of Matrimonial Assets
- Outcome: The court determined the valuation of various assets and assessed direct and indirect financial contributions to determine a 59:41 division ratio in favor of the Wife.
- Category: Substantive
- Related Cases:
- [2020] 2 SLR 588
- Care and Control of Children
- Outcome: The court granted sole care and control of the children to the Husband, with access granted to the Wife.
- Category: Substantive
- Child Maintenance
- Outcome: The court ordered the Wife to pay a lump sum of $100,000 for arrears of child maintenance.
- Category: Substantive
8. Remedies Sought
- Division of Matrimonial Assets
- Care and Control of Children
- Child Maintenance
9. Cause of Actions
- Divorce
10. Practice Areas
- Divorce
- Family Law
- Child Custody
- Matrimonial Asset Division
11. Industries
- No industries specified
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB v USA | High Court | Yes | [2020] 2 SLR 588 | Singapore | Cited for the principle that only the portion of an asset acquired during the marriage should be considered a matrimonial asset. |
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
- Care and Control
- Child Maintenance
- Rental Proceeds
- Direct Financial Contributions
- Indirect Contributions
- Division Ratio
15.2 Keywords
- divorce
- matrimonial assets
- child custody
- maintenance
- family law
- singapore
17. Areas of Law
| Area Name | Relevance Score |
|---|---|
| Family Law | 95 |
| Division of Matrimonial Assets | 90 |
| Child Support | 85 |
| Child Custody | 85 |
| Maintenance | 80 |
| Children's Welfare | 75 |
| Tax Planning | 10 |
16. Subjects
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Matrimonial Assets
- Child Custody
- Maintenance