Jessica Chow
副主任
Jessica Chow 是 PKWA 律师事务所的副主任，她以谦逊、友好而随和的性格而闻名。
作为一名离婚调解人和谈判专家，Jessica 的工作十分繁忙。 她通过调解、谈判和合作实践帮助客户避免离婚诉讼。在处理复杂而棘手的离婚案件时，Jessica沉着冷静和客观的态度能确保双方保持友好、以目标为导向并能与对方讲道理。这通常会使双方达成友好、积极的结果。
语言:英语和中文
Jessica Chow 是 PKWA 律师事务所的副主任，擅长处理离婚案件，以富有同情心和策略性的方式获得广泛认可。她的专长尤其体现在为拥有组屋的离婚夫妇处理涉及组屋规则和条例的案件上。
多年来，Jessica 在新加坡建立了良好的声誉，成为备受欢迎的顶尖家庭和离婚律师。她的执业范围包括有争议和无争议离婚，就一系列家庭和离婚事宜提供专业指导，包括子女监护权、婚姻资产分割、赡养费、婚前和婚后协议以及分居协议。
Jessica 的客户非常欣赏她将法律专业知识、同理心、同情心以及实现最佳结果的坚定承诺融为一体的独特风格。如果您需要一位能够以专业和细心的态度处理复杂的家庭法的离婚律师，Jessica 是您可以信赖的辩护律师。
Jessica 的一个显著优势在于她作为专业调解人和谈判者的角色。多年的经验赋予了她有效调解离婚案件的能力，使她能以冷静、理性的方式处理离婚案件。她擅长缓和紧张气氛，引导客户达成互惠互利的和解协议，使客户免去诉讼相关的费用和时间。
Jessica 拥有多项认证，进一步彰显了她在家庭法和纠纷解决方面的能力：
- 新加坡调解中心认可调解员
- 新加坡调解中心认可的合作家庭执业律师（CFP）
- 被任命为新加坡调解中心合作家庭执业律师小组成员（CFP）
Jessica 的综合家庭法业务涉及多个领域，包括：
- 子女抚养权问题
- 夫妻财产分割
- 配偶和子女的抚养费。
- 婚前和婚后协议
- 分居协议
- 处理离婚案件中的组屋和公积金问题
Jessica 致力于采用替代性争议解决方法，积极参加调解、谈判和家庭法协作程序，以友好、高效的方式化解矛盾。
她的客户一致称赞她在处理离婚案件时既富有同情心又有策略。Jessica 利用自己多年的调解和谈判经验，不懈地寻求互惠互利的解决方案。她能够在离婚过程中保持冷静和理性，有效化解紧张局面，引导客户达成符合其最佳利益的和解协议，因此备受赞誉。
我已经体验过两次 PKWA 的服务。我必须说，Jessica 和 Corrine 的专业和效率给我留下了深刻印象。他们提供了很好的建议，很快就把事情做好了。强烈推荐！
Shan Dy
免费咨询进行得很顺利，并开始委托这家律师事务所处理我的离婚案。总的来说，我对这个团队（Jessica/Corrine）提供的服务非常满意，他们专业地处理了我的案件。
Winston Tan
我想对Jessica 和 Jason 的优质服务和高效率表示感谢。整个过程很顺利，没有麻烦。他们对我的询问也有求必应，并及时跟进。强烈推荐聘请他们。
AH Neo
我委托 Jessica Chow 女士办理我的无争议离婚，我想对她的助理 Jason 表示感谢，他的工作效率非常高。感谢两位帮助我度过了这段艰难的时期，这对我来说意义重大。
Winnie Tan
与 PKWA 的Jessica 和 Corinne 合作很愉快，他们专业而可靠。我的案子进展顺利，也很成功。给你们点赞！
Adrian Lek
我已经体验过两次 PKWA 的服务。我必须说，Jessica 和 Corrine 的专业和效率给我留下了深刻印象。他们提供了很好的建议，很快就把事情做好了。强烈推荐！
Shan Dy
免费咨询进行得很顺利，并开始委托这家律师事务所处理我的离婚案。总的来说，我对这个团队（Jessica/Corrine）提供的服务非常满意，他们专业地处理了我的案件。
Winston Tan
我想对Jessica 和 Jason 的优质服务和高效率表示感谢。整个过程很顺利，没有麻烦。他们对我的询问也有求必应，并及时跟进。强烈推荐聘请他们。
AH Neo
我委托 Jessica Chow 女士办理我的无争议离婚，我想对她的助理 Jason 表示感谢，他的工作效率非常高。感谢两位帮助我度过了这段艰难的时期，这对我来说意义重大。
Winnie Tan
与 PKWA 的Jessica 和 Corinne 合作很愉快，他们专业而可靠。我的案子进展顺利，也很成功。给你们点赞！
Adrian Lek
法律文章 Jessica Chow
- 存在于父母和孩子之间的情感纽带和爱
- 孩子的意愿（只要他们足够成熟，能够表达这些意愿）
- 父母与子女关系的性质
- 父母花时间陪伴孩子的能力
- 在婚姻期间，父母哪一方是孩子的主要照顾者？
- 孩子住在哪里 - 如果孩子已经定居，只住在一个地方，那么法官可能不愿意改变现状。
- 理想情况下，兄弟姐妹最好是在一起，而不是分开
- 孩子与父母一方的关系是否受到另一方的阻挠
任命儿童代表
有时，法院可能会指定某个第三方为孩子的最佳利益行事。此人被称为儿童代表，可在涉及儿童监护权或福利的任何程序或诉讼中行事；他们实际上是孩子在法庭上的代言人。 儿童代表将根据他们对孩子的观察和他们认为对儿童最大利益有利的方式做出决定。他们不会考虑父母可能想为自己谋求的利益。监护评估报告（CER）
有时，在子女监护权问题发生争议的情况下，法院将要求社会及家庭发展部进行调查，并提出一份报告，用于决定监护权问题。这份报告被称为监护评估报告。 该报告通常包含以下一些信息：- 孩子的意愿
- 孩子与父母的互动情况
- 对任何关于父母虐待孩子的指控进行调查
What is a Divorce by Mutual Agreement in Singapore?
From 1 July 2024, if both parties mutually agree their marriage has broken down irretrievably, they can file for divorce citing Divorce by Mutual Agreement (DMA). In Singapore, the term “divorce by mutual agreement” is a divorce where both spouses have agreed to end their marriage mutually. They need not blame each other or go through a 3 years’ separation. They must have decided on the major decisions regarding children and finances that accompany divorce. Because these decisions have already been made, and if the paperwork is in order, there is no need for court appearances or a trial. This route to divorce is substantially cheaper and quicker than a “contested divorce,” where both sides are not able to come to decisions amicably. The new law for divorce, making changes to the Women’s Charter comes into effect on 1 July 2024. Singapore Parliament amended the Women’s Charter on January 10 2021 and introduced Divorce by Mutual Agreement (DMA) as a sixth option, allowing a couple to file for divorce if they mutually agree that the marriage has irretrievably broken down. Before the new law came into effect, couples were only able to get a divorce if they could prove that their marriage has irretrievably broken down through one of five grounds: adultery; unreasonable behaviour, desertion, three years' separation (with consent); and four years' separation (without consent). The new divorce law allows couples to divorce without needing to prove fault or separation. According to the Divorce by Mutual Agreement law, a married couple need to show that they have been married for at least 3 years and that they have tried to reconcile.How can a specialist divorce lawyer help you with Divorce by Mutual Agreement?
At PKWA Law, our family lawyers can help you to obtain a Divorce by Mutual Agreement in a professional and quick manner. A couple who wishes to file for Divorce by Mutual Agreement must still show to the court that there are reasons to conclude that the marriage has irretrievably broken down, and that there were efforts made to reconcile. You must also show what arrangements have been made for the children and the financial affairs. Even if a divorce will be simplified and uncontested, with decisions made on the main issues before filing for divorce, it is still a good idea to consult a specialist lawyer, particularly if children and/or properties are involved. This is because:- A lawyer will be able to advise you on child issues, and questions regarding your matrimonial home, which after all is likely to be your most valuable asset. They can also help you navigate questions around HDB rules on sale or retention of HDB flats, and how much maintenance you need to pay to the other spouse and children.
- The lawyer can help you understand what you are entitled to, as well as any obligations you will have. They’ll help you to reach a fair agreement with the other party. The lawyer will also fill out the necessary paperwork which will state the terms of the settlement.
- Getting legal advice reduces the likelihood of having to vary the divorce order because engaging a lawyer makes it more likely that you will get it the right, based on the correct legal advice.
- Hiring a specialist lawyer means you understand from the outset what you can and cannot get in the settlement, so you will not waste time arguing over something you are not able to get. Time and money will therefore be saved.
What needs to be agreed on?
Under section 95A(6)(a), the agreement to divorce by mutual agreement must be in writing and must state:- The reasons that led the parties to conclude that their marriage has irretrievably broken down;
- The efforts that parties have made to reconcile; and
- The consideration that parties have given to the arrangements to be made in relation to their financial affairs and any children of the marriage.
- The amount of maintenance to be paid to a wife and any children involved.
- How property is to be divided.
- Who will have care and control of the children, and what access and visitation rights should be given to the other parent.