Why new divorce figures show ‘unreasonable behaviour’ is Singapore’s biggest marriage breaker
Official statistics show that 'unreasonable behaviour' is the most common legal ground for civil divorce in Singapore, while adultery is rarely cited. Legal experts clarify that this trend is driven by the difficulty of proving adultery in court rather than a reflection of actual marital issues.
SINGAPORE, July 19 — Almost half of all civil divorces in Singapore last year were filed on the grounds of “unreasonable behaviour”, while adultery accounted for fewer than one in 100 cases, according to newly released official figures that lawyers say reflect legal rules rather than the true causes of marital breakdown.
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