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."

 

语言:English & Chinese
Derek Choo Heng Han

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.

Derek Choo and his team provided a first class service, their attention to detail was second to none and they responded to all queries in a very timely manner. I have no hesitation in recommending their services.

David Heaselden

I am very happy with their customer oriented service provided. It saves our time to get things done. People are friendly and helpful. We always get our answer whenever there is an issue, they really guide you through patiently. Highly recommended not just because of fixed cost.

Benson Lim

Derek is very thoughtful and efficient; he has explained my rights over the matrimonial home and assets. He has provided valuable guidance during mediation session. He even followed up my case and called during his reservist to discuss. I am very satisfied with the outcome of the final judgment. Highly recommend PKWA for their excellent service.

Clara Tan

Derek Choo and his team provided a first class service, their attention to detail was second to none and they responded to all queries in a very timely manner. I have no hesitation in recommending their services.

David Heaselden

I am very happy with their customer oriented service provided. It saves our time to get things done. People are friendly and helpful. We always get our answer whenever there is an issue, they really guide you through patiently. Highly recommended not just because of fixed cost.

Benson Lim

Derek is very thoughtful and efficient; he has explained my rights over the matrimonial home and assets. He has provided valuable guidance during mediation session. He even followed up my case and called during his reservist to discuss. I am very satisfied with the outcome of the final judgment. Highly recommend PKWA for their excellent service.

Clara Tan


                    

                    
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    string(5679) "在新加坡,离婚可以是 有争议的 ,也可以是无争议的 (也称为简化或友好离婚)。

有争议的离婚

这是指已婚双方无法就离婚或子女监护权、赡养费和资产分割等问题达成一致。在新加坡,大约90%的有争议的离婚案件将通过法庭诉讼解决。 家事法院在帮助解决这些案件方面发挥着重要作用。对于剩下的10%的案件,如果当事人拒绝和解,法官将听取他们的辩论,然后作出判决。 有争议的离婚比无争议的离婚耗时更长,费用更高。

无争议的离婚

在这种情况下,夫妻双方都同意离婚的条款和相关的附属问题。在提交离婚文件之前,双方必须达成协议,以便律师能够将文件提交到家事法院,进行快速、简化的离婚听证会。临时判决将在大约四周后作出。 常见的共同领域通常是这些:

离婚的理由

双方必须同意,离婚是基于一方的不合理行为、遗弃、分居通奸

对子女的照顾和控制权

双方必须商定由谁来获得 对涉及的任何子女的照顾和控制权。无论孩子和谁一起生活,通常都会得到照顾和控制,并有权对孩子的日常生活做出决定。 双方还需要就另一方多长时间能看一次孩子达成协议。探视应该是合理的,受监督的,还是自由的? 双方需要就是否对子女拥有 "共同监护权 "达成协议,即双方在子女的教育、医疗和宗教等主要问题上达成一致。在新加坡,"共同监护权 "是标准的安排,法院鼓励这种结果,除非它不太符合孩子的最佳利益。

赡养费

夫妻双方必须商定由哪一方每月支付孩子的抚养费,以及支付多少抚养费。如果妻子没有工作或工资很低,那么丈夫和妻子应商定丈夫应给妻子多少赡养费。

财产分割

最明显和最重要的资产是婚后住所。当涉及到双方之间的财产分割时,有一些常见的选择:
  • 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。
这可能是一个复杂的法律领域,特别是如果它涉及到未偿还的银行贷款、公积金或组屋资格。一位有经验的离婚律师(最好也有产权转让专业知识)会帮助您。

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
这些文件一经签署,就应提交给家事司法法院。申请离婚的一方将被称为原告,而另一方配偶将被称为被告。

听证会日期

无争议离婚的听证会日期应在提交离婚文件后约4周内给出。无争议离婚听证会将在内庭进行,这意味着不需要任何一方或律师在场。公众也不能观看。

无争议的离婚需要多长时间?

如果就上述问题达成一致,那么在 PKWA 律师事务所,我们通常可以在提交文件后一个月左右获得临时判决(有条件离婚)。 大约3个月后,您应该就能拿到您的最终判决书,然后离婚诉讼就结束了。 " ["post_title"]=> string(21) "无争议离婚指南" ["post_excerpt"]=> string(0) "" ["post_status"]=> string(7) "publish" ["comment_status"]=> string(4) "open" ["ping_status"]=> string(4) "open" ["post_password"]=> string(0) "" ["post_name"]=> string(22) "wuzhengyi-lihun-zhinan" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2023-03-31 18:44:28" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2023-03-31 10:44:28" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(58) "https://singaporefamilylawyers.com.sg/uncontested-divorce/" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(4) "post" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" } }

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