Melvin Wong is a Singapore lawyer whose practice encompasses family law, civil litigation, probate and mental capacity matters. He holds a Master of Laws (IP & Technology Law) from the National University of Singapore and a Bachelor of Laws from Queen Mary University of London.
Melvin advises and assists clients across a broad range of family and matrimonial matters, including contested and uncontested divorces and related ancillary proceedings.
His family law experience includes disputes concerning the division of matrimonial assets and other issues arising from divorce proceedings. He has worked on complex matrimonial matters involving substantial disagreements over how assets should be divided between the parties.
His experience includes a matrimonial matter in which the wife was awarded 63% of the matrimonial assets despite having made no direct financial contributions towards their acquisition.
Melvin’s work encompasses the preparation of pleadings, affidavits, written submissions and other court documents. He also assists clients throughout hearings and other stages of court proceedings.
In addition to matrimonial matters, Melvin handles probate disputes and applications under the Mental Capacity Act.
He also has civil litigation experience involving contractual disputes and debt recovery claims, giving him exposure to contentious matters beyond family law.
Melvin has additionally acted in interlocutory applications arising from matrimonial proceedings. His experience includes successfully obtaining an order for dispensation of service at the first hearing.
Alongside his family law practice, Melvin assists clients with probate and estate-related matters.
He also handles applications under the Mental Capacity Act, which may arise where decisions need to be made concerning the personal welfare or property and affairs of an individual who lacks mental capacity.
His practice therefore covers a range of legal issues affecting individuals and families, from matrimonial disputes to estate and mental capacity matters.
Outside legal practice, Melvin is involved in grassroots and community activities in Eunos. He serves as a member of the Citizens’ Consultative Committee in Eunos and coordinates legal clinic initiatives at Eunos Community Centre.
He also serves as Vice-Chairman of Young PAP at the PAP Eunos Branch.
Melvin assists individuals and families with divorce, matrimonial disputes, probate, mental capacity matters and related litigation.
Drawing on his experience in both family and civil litigation, he provides practical guidance to clients throughout the legal process, including where matters require court applications or contested proceedings.
To discuss your circumstances and how Melvin and the family law team may assist you, contact us to arrange a consultation.
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