Why do we do what we do?

In 2023, Singapore saw 7,118 divorces and annulments, a slight increase of 0.2% compared to the previous year. Civil divorces increased by 4.2% to 5,918, while Muslim divorces saw a 20% decrease to 1,200.

While the number of divorces has increased, the general divorce rate (divorces per 1,000 married individuals) has decreased for both men and women. The median age for male divorcees rose from 42.4 to 44.5, and for female divorcees, it rose from 38.2 to 40.8 between 2013 and 2023. Couples divorcing after 5-9 years of marriage formed the largest group, accounting for 28.7% of divorces in 2023. Research from the Ministry of Social and Family Development showed that children of divorced parents are more likely to be impacted emotionally, psychologically and behaviourally. Children may experience a range of emotions including sadness, anger, anxiety, and feelings of insecurity. Research suggests children of divorced parents may experience difficulties with self-esteem, social competence, and relationships with others7. And some children may exhibit behavioural issues such as increased aggression, withdrawal, or difficulty concentrating in school.

Divorce can also significantly impact the couple, leading to financial strain, emotional distress, and even social isolation. Divorce often leads to a decline in the standard of living for both parties, with men potentially facing alimony and child support obligations, and women, especially homemakers or those with lower incomes, facing challenges re-entering the workforce or securing a stable financial future. Divorce can be a highly stressful and emotionally challenging experience, leading to feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety, and depression for both individuals. Divorce can lead to social isolation as couples adjust to new living situations and potentially lose social connections they shared during the marriage. 

Therefore, it is because we have experienced the many pains of broken relationships and how it has affected lives and mental health, for both children and their parents alike. Litigation affects relationships, especially when children are involved. Hence, with the knowledge, skills and experiences that we possess, we want to help improve the agency in individuals and help them mend and or heal relationships that have been broken and or hurt. When the opportunities avail, we aim to contribution to the solution where families can be more proactive in their relationship building again, and they are more equipped to sustain it on their own without intervention.