Derek Choo Heng Han
Associate Director
Derek is an Associate Director at PKWA Law, specialising in divorce, wills, adoption and probate matters.
Awards and Recognition
Derek was named one of “Singapore’s Rising Stars” in 2024 by Asian Legal Business. This prestigious list highlights “exceptional lawyers who have shown remarkable potential and garnered consistent praise from clients.”
Derek was specifically recognised for his “impressive presence in handling complex divorce cases and high-value matrimonial disputes."

Derek is a specialized family lawyer, whose passion for family law dates back to his undergraduate years. He honed his skills through internships at prominent family law firms in Singapore before joining the legal profession. Throughout his career, Derek has focused exclusively on family law, although he has gained some experience in civil law, personal insolvency, and conveyancing matters.
Derek is a staunch advocate for therapeutic justice, possessing a remarkable ability to devise practical solutions for his clients. He is characterized by his thoughtfulness, attentiveness, and a deep understanding of the emotional needs of clients navigating the most challenging periods of their lives. His dedication extends to the well-being of children affected by their parents’ divorce, and he tirelessly endeavors to resolve legal proceedings efficiently and equitably for all parties involved. Notably, Derek contributed to the research and authorship of an article on children’s voices in divorce proceedings, which was published in the Asian Journal on Mediation in 2016.
Areas of practice
- Divorces, both contentious and non-contentious.
- Probate applications, both contentious and non-contentious.
- Grant of Probate.
- Grant of Letters of Administration.
- Mental Capacity Applications.
- Child Abduction Matters.
- Guardianship applications.
- Adoption Applications.
- Personal Protection Order Applications.
- Maintenance Applications.
- Variation and Enforcement Applications.
- Last Will and Testament.
- Lasting Power of Attorney.
- Bankruptcy Application.
- Deed of Separation.
- Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial agreements.
Before embarking on his undergraduate studies, Derek served as a Commando Officer in the Singapore Armed Forces, demonstrating his commitment to discipline and leadership. In his leisure time, Derek indulges in creative pursuits like pottery, enjoys diving adventures, finds solace in baking, and is an avid traveler.
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法律文章 Derek Choo Heng Han
- 在公开市场上出售
- 妻子将其卖给丈夫
- 丈夫将其卖给妻子
- 财产转移给一方。
即使您的离婚是无争议的,也要找专业的离婚律师
即使是无争议的离婚,双方通常也需要一名专业律师,如 PKWA 律师事务所的律师,原因如下:- 处理无争议离婚案件的专业离婚律师的费用通常比您想象的要低,而且收费公平合理,如我们 PKWA 法律事务所的收费。
- 在无争议离婚中,有关婚后住所或组屋租售的问题,在专业律师的帮助下会更容易回答。他们还可以就其他财产应如何分割,以及应向妻子和任何相关子女支付的赡养费数额提供建议。
- 律师将能准确地告诉您,您有权得到什么,以及解释您的义务和如何与您的配偶达成一致。他们还应该起草必要的文件,以便充分记录您和您的伴侣所达成的共识。
- 如果没有律师,您将没有专业的法律建议来帮助您,而且如果离婚令获得后需要修改,您可能会花费更多的金钱和时间。从一开始就获得律师的建议,在找到法律代表之前,不要提出无争议的离婚。
- 首先聘请律师意味着您马上知道您有权得到什么,从而避免您不得不为一些永远无法实际得到的东西而争论。如果您和您的配偶都了解您的权利,那么谈判过程会更顺利、更快。
- 尽早聘请一位好的律师,为保护您的孩子和财产获得全面和适当的建议,尤其是如果您有价值不菲的资产。
无争议离婚文件的准备工作
如果您正在经历有争议的离婚,那么您的律师将检查您是否需要参加强制育儿辅导计划,发送建屋局查询(如果您是此类公寓的所有者),起草拟议的育儿计划和拟议的婚姻计划,以及整理其他问题。 但是,如果您正在办理无争议离婚,那么工作就简单多了,尽管仍然需要准备以下内容:- 撰写离婚申请
- 起诉书
- 情节详细的诉状
- 主问证据宣誓书
- 同意令草案