A divorce is a legal procedure to officially end a marriage. Divorce proceedings for civil marriages are filed with the Family Justice Courts (FJC), while divorce proceedings for Muslim marriages are filed with the Syariah Court (SYC).
Civil Divorces
All parents with children below 21 years old are required to attend the Mandatory Co-Parenting Programme (CPP) before filing for divorce. The CPP is offered by the Strengthening Families Programme (FAM) centres, and aims to better support parents in making informed decisions that prioritise the well-being of their children.
Find out more about the divorce proceedings for Civil Divorces.
Find Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Divorce Support.
Muslim Divorces
Couples filing for an application for divorce with the SYC are required to register for and attend the Marriage Counselling Programme, as well as the Parenting Programme, if applicable.
Find out more about the divorce proceedings for Muslim Divorces.
Divorce support comprises specialised programmes and services that provide support and care for divorcing and divorced families through a child-centric approach. Divorce support is delivered by the Strengthening Families Programme (FAM) centres, and is open to those undergoing either civil or Muslim divorce.
Find out more about the programmes and services offered.
Find out more about the divorce process at the Family Justice Courts.