How to file divorce papers (simplified track)

Eligibility to file

Depending on the facts you are relying on to show your marriage has irretrievably broken down.

How to file

Through eLitigation (for eLitigation subscribers) or Divorce eService.

The Writ for Divorce

Form 3, Family Justice Courts (FJC) Practice Directions.

The Statement of Claim

Form 6, FJC Practice Directions.

A Statement of Claim should contain all of the following:

• Your particulars.
• The defendant's particulars.
• The date of the marriage.
• Any children you have (if applicable).
• The facts you are relying on to show that your marriage has irretrievably broken down.
• The relief you are seeking from the defendant for ancillary matters.

The Statement of Particulars

Form 8, FJC Practice Directions.

A Statement of Particulars should explain the facts of how your marriage has irretrievably broken down (as stated in the Statement of Claim) and details of any pending bankruptcy proceedings (if applicable).

You must also attach the following together with the Statement of Particulars:

• A copy of your marriage certificate.
• The draft Interim Judgment Form.
• The defendant's consent on the fact of 3 years' separation (if applicable).
• The Central Provident Fund (CPF) checklist for consent orders (if applicable).
• The search results related to bankruptcy proceedings (if applicable).

(If you have any children under 21 years of age)

Certificate of completion for the Mandatory Co-Parenting Programme (CPP)

It is compulsory for you and your spouse to attend the CPP conducted by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) before filing for a divorce.

(If the reason for divorce is based on 3 years of separation) The Consent to Grant Judgment on Three Years' Separation

Form 192, FJC Practice Directions.

The defendant must complete and sign this document before a Commissioner for Oaths (if the defendant is in Singapore) or before a notary public or consular at the Singapore Embassy (if the defendant is located outside of Singapore).

The Defendant’s Consent to Simplified Uncontested Divorce Proceedings

Form 193, FJC Practice Directions.

The defendant must complete and sign this document before a Commissioner for Oaths (if the defendant is in Singapore) or before a notary public or consular at the Singapore Embassy (if the defendant is located outside of Singapore).

The Affidavit of Evidence in Chief

Form 201, FJC Practice Directions.

Parties must complete and sign this document before a Commissioner for Oaths (if in Singapore) or before a notary public or consular at the Singapore Embassy (if located outside of Singapore).

A draft of the Interim Judgment Form

Form 30, FJC Practice Directions.

The Request for Setting Down Trial for Action