At STTL, adoption means finding families for children rather than children for families. From the start of every journey, we put the child’s welfare and interests first. This is to ensure that the family unit gets the best possible start to a new life together. Our tailor made legal advice will be based on individual circumstances and one’s station in life, bearing in mind the sensitivity of the adoption process and solemnity of the confidentiality involved.

Our practical and ethical approach helps our clients deal with unforeseen issues and otherwise complex processes in a seamless manner. As testimony of our expertise in this area, we have handled referrals from the relevant Ministry in Singapore to oversee numerous adoptions. To date, we have served over 300 satisfied clients. It has been an extremely rewarding part of our work and we hope to continue to be of service to more Singaporeans.

Likewise, our family of family lawyers can provide sound advice on guardianship matters and propose solutions that are suited to your individual needs. A guardian is a person who is appointed to look after another person or his property. If you find yourself in that position and don’t know quite how to manage the person or the property in question, speak to us. We will study your matter and suggest sound solutions that will enable you to continue with your life without feeling the burden of responsibility that you are bearing additionally. You may be responsible for a minor or a person who is physically or mentally incapacitated and unable to conduct management of his property or assets. We can help streamline processes and equip you with knowledge and skills that will help you carry out this responsibility efficiently and ethically.

This is a very personal and sensitive area of the law. When a family breaks down, there is phenomenal emotional upheaval for both spouses. In addition, it can take a tremendous toll on the children. Our lawyers painstakingly exercise understanding and care when dealing with clients to give them comfort and solace during this difficult time. We tune in to the wounded and bruised emotions from all sides and handle each matter with the utmost deference and concern.

Our team of specialist lawyers will assist you with advice on divorce, nullity of marriage, managing custody disputes, asset tracing, division of matrimonial assets and maintenance matters.

Divorce laws vary considerably around the world, but in most countries, divorce requires the sanction of a court or other authority in a legal process, which may involve issues of distribution of property, child custody, alimony (spousal support), child visitation/access, parenting time, child support, and division of debt. In most countries, monogamy is required by law, so divorce allows each former partner to marry another person.