Prepare your divorce papers (normal track)

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 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 search results related to bankruptcy proceedings (if applicable).
  

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

The Plaintiff's Proposed Parenting Plan Form

Form 11, FJC Practice Directions.

(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 to attend the CPP conducted by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) before filing for a divorce.

(If you own a Housing & Development Board (HDB) flat with the defendant)

The Plaintiff's Proposed Matrimonial Property Plan Form

Form 14, FJC Practice Directions.

You may wish to contact the HDB on your options regarding the flat.

The Memorandum of Appearance (MOA) (Defendant) Form

The Acknowledgment of Service (Defendant) Form