The Straits Times·4 min read·medium
Why unreasonable behaviour is the top reason cited for divorce in S’pore, and adultery the least
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Theresa Tan
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Statistics from 2025 show that 'unreasonable behaviour' is the most common reason cited for civil divorces in Singapore, while adultery remains the least cited. Legal experts note that differences in divorce statistics between civil and Muslim marriages are largely driven by distinct legal frameworks rather than social behavior.
Adultery was the least commonly cited fact in civil divorces, accounting for just 0.9 per cent of such cases in 2025.
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