Domicile
Domicile is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 6 cases from 2006 to 2022.
Leading Law Firms
Analysis of law firms specializing in Domicile, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Law Firm | Cases |
|---|---|
| KhattarWong0.00% success rate | 2 cases33.3% of area |
| Harry Elias Partnership50.00% success rate | 2 cases33.3% of area |
| Lee & Lee0.00% success rate | 2 cases33.3% of area |
| Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore0.00% success rate | 1 cases16.7% of area |
| ACIES Law Corporation0.00% success rate | 1 cases16.7% of area |
| De Souza Lim & Goh100.00% success rate | 1 cases16.7% of area |
| Allen & Gledhill LLP100.00% success rate | 1 cases16.7% of area |
| De Souza Tay and Goh100.00% success rate | 1 cases16.7% of area |
| Tembusu Law LLC0.00% success rate | 1 cases16.7% of area |
| Gloria James-Civetta & Co100.00% success rate | 1 cases16.7% of area |
Notable Lawyers
Leading lawyers practicing in Domicile, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Lawyer | Cases |
|---|---|
| Tan Siew Kim0.00% success rate | 2 cases33.3% of area |
| Goh Kok Yeow100.00% success rate | 2 cases33.3% of area |
| Foo Siew Fong50.00% success rate | 2 cases33.3% of area |
| Deborah Barker0.00% success rate | 2 cases33.3% of area |
| Quek Mong Hua0.00% success rate | 2 cases33.3% of area |
| Mundo Alyssa Galvan0.00% success rate | 1 cases16.7% of area |
| Schelkis Yvonne Janet100.00% success rate | 1 cases16.7% of area |
| Theresa Chan100.00% success rate | 1 cases16.7% of area |
| Marrissa Miralini Karuna100.00% success rate | 1 cases16.7% of area |
| Jason Lim Chen Thor100.00% success rate | 1 cases16.7% of area |
Recent Judgments
Displaying 6 most recent judgments out of 6 total cases
| No. | Title | Court | Decision Date | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VXK v VXL: Divorce Proceedings Stay Application Based on Domicile and Connecting Factors | General Division of the High Court (Family Division) | 20 Jan 2022 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 2 | VKC v VJZ: Anti-Suit Injunction & Exclusive Jurisdiction in Estate Dispute | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 28 Jul 2021 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 3 | Peters Roger May v Pinder Lillian Gek Lian: Domicile Dispute & Estate Duty | High Court | 16 Apr 2009 | Application granted; the court found that the deceased, Dennis William Pinder, died domiciled in Singapore. |
| 4 | TQ v TR: Prenuptial Agreement Validity & Division of Matrimonial Assets | Court of Appeal | 02 Feb 2009 | Appeal allowed in part. The court varied the orders below regarding spousal maintenance and care and control of the children, but made no order as to the division of assets, giving significant weight to the prenuptial agreement. |
| 5 | TQ v TR: Division of Matrimonial Assets, Child Custody, and Domicile Dispute | High Court | 10 Jul 2007 | Joint legal custody granted to both parents, care and control to the petitioner (TQ). Prenuptial agreement upheld; no division of matrimonial assets ordered. |
| 6 | Peters Roger May v Pinder Lillian Gek Lian: Forum Non Conveniens & Domicile in Probate Proceedings | High Court | 05 Mar 2006 | Appeal Allowed |