I can't help but giggle.

In Singapore, many people say ROM, ROM. ROM already, then they say they getting married end of the year. huh? I only realized they mean going through the 'customary wedding rites', then it's marriage.

hmm...we can all chew on this uniquely Singaporean mentality.

Pre-nups are not legally binding in Singapore. but in contested divorces, it is a point of reference and a note to the court. Pre-nups have been used before in contested divorces in Singapore. and please don't make me go drag up case files/dates/court numbers to prove this point.

Pre-nups are not exactly a norm in Singapore nor is it popular.

However, Women's Charter accord wives 1/3 of the husbands' assets, more if the woman can prove contribution in cash or kind to the family/house/renovations.

The wives has a right to claim maintenance from husbands even if there are no children involved.

The Women's Charter Act 353 note that "Any wife/ex-wife may apply for maintenance during marriage, separation or after divorce. You may do so if your husband/ex-husband neglects or refuses to provide you with reasonable maintenance. You need not have to file for a divorce before you apply for maintenance for yourself."

Maintenance "depends on a number of factors. The Judge will consider the financial standing and earning capacity of both you and your husband/ex-husband. He will also consider the standard of living enjoyed by both of you during the marriage. Ages of the parties and the duration of the marriage are also factors considered. The Judge will try to place you in the same standard of living as you would have enjoyed if the marriage had not broken down."

The Period of maintenance is:
"Usually the period of maintenance will last until the Wife or the Husband dies or the Wife remarries."

So, I guess the pre-nups are also for the men to protect themselves.

This is not my interpretation of the law. The law is such. The words mean exactly what they say.

Love and marry and live the way we want, but I feel one must be mindful of the consequences of marriage and divorce.

Imp says, "Let love be blindingly passionate,but let passion not blind you."

Find out more under the heading Law Awareness at: http://www.lawsociety.org.sg/

Also: http://www.familycourtofsingapore.gov.sg/