The Star·3 min read·medium
Why unreasonable behaviour is the top reason cited for divorce in Singapore, and adultery the least
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Theresa Tan
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Statistics from Singapore show that 'unreasonable behaviour' is the most common reason for civil divorce, while adultery is rarely cited. Legal experts note that differences in legal frameworks between civil and Muslim divorce laws account for the varying statistics regarding infidelity.
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Almost half, or 48.7 per cent, of all civil, or non-Muslim, couples who divorced in 2025 cited unreasonable behaviour, making it the most commonly used reason for such marital breakdowns.
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