VQF v VQG: Division of Matrimonial Assets in 27-Year Divorce Case

In the Family Justice Courts of Singapore, Justice Choo Han Teck presided over the ancillary matters of VQF (Wife) v VQG (Husband), specifically the division of matrimonial assets following a 27-year marriage. The court determined the valuation date for the assets and considered both direct and indirect contributions of each party. The court ordered a division of matrimonial assets with a final ratio of 58:42 in favor of the Wife, adjusting for the Wife's undisclosed income.

1. Case Overview

1.1 Court

General Division of the High Court (Family Division)

1.2 Outcome

Division of matrimonial assets ordered with a final ratio of 58:42 in favor of the Wife.

1.3 Case Type

Family

1.4 Judgment Type

Judgment

1.5 Jurisdiction

Singapore

1.6 Description

Division of matrimonial assets in a 27-year marriage. The court determined the valuation date and division ratio, favoring the wife due to indirect contributions.

1.7 Decision Date

2. Parties and Outcomes

Party NameRoleTypeOutcomeOutcome TypeCounsels
VQFPlaintiffIndividualDivision of matrimonial assets ordered with a final ratio of 58:42 in her favorPartial
VQGDefendantIndividualDivision of matrimonial assets ordered with a final ratio of 58:42Partial

3. Judges

Judge NameTitleDelivered Judgment
Choo Han TeckJudge of the High CourtYes

4. Counsels

Counsel NameOrganization
Jasjeet Singh s/o Harjindar SinghDhillon & Panoo LLC
V MitraaDhillon & Panoo LLC
Thian Wen YiHarry Elias Partnership LLP
Justin Ee Zhi-MingHarry Elias Partnership LLP

4. Facts

  1. The parties were married for 27 years.
  2. The Wife is a Chief Executive Officer, and the Husband is a General Manager.
  3. Interim judgment was granted on 15 December 2020.
  4. The Wife had undisclosed sources of income.
  5. The Wife was the primary caregiver for the children.
  6. The Wife won a Porsche Boxster S in Citibank’s Ready Credit “Supercar Draw” and subsequently sold the car.

5. Formal Citations

  1. VQF v VQG, Divorce (Transferred) No 3436 of 2019, [2024] SGHCF 4

6. Timeline

DateEvent
Divorce Transferred No 3436 of 2019
Interim judgment granted
Husband's valuation of matrimonial home
Wife's valuation of matrimonial home
Ancillary Matters hearing
Judgment reserved

7. Legal Issues

  1. Division of Matrimonial Assets
    • Outcome: The court determined the valuation date and division ratio, ultimately ordering a division of assets with a 58:42 split in favor of the Wife.
    • Category: Substantive

8. Remedies Sought

  1. Division of Matrimonial Assets

9. Cause of Actions

  • No cause of actions

10. Practice Areas

  • Divorce
  • Family Law

11. Industries

  • No industries specified

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 Ratio
  • Direct Contributions
  • Indirect Contributions
  • Interim Judgment
  • Valuation Date

15.2 Keywords

  • Divorce
  • Matrimonial Assets
  • Singapore
  • Family Law
  • Asset Division

17. Areas of Law

Area NameRelevance Score
Family Law95
Matrimonial Assets95
Division of Assets90
Evidence Law50
Evidence50
Judgments and Orders30

16. Subjects

  • Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Asset Division