Family Law Mediation Pilot Project
About the Family Law Mediation Pilot Project
Family law litigation can be expensive, protracted and
exact a significant emotional toll on the parties involved.
Mediation is an effective and efficient way to help resolve
these disputes, regardless of whether the parties have
commenced litigation.
The Singapore Mediation Centre (SMC) has developed a Family
Law Mediation Pilot Project to help parties involved in
matrimonial cases resolve such disputes amicably, and in a
faster and cheaper manner.
Mediation can assist couples who are going through divorce
or separation resolve complicated issues in the dispute.
Such issues may include custody of children, spousal
maintenance, division of family assets and other financial
matters arising from the breakdown of the relationship.
Objectives of the Family Law Mediation Pilot Project
The aims of the SMC Family Law Mediation Pilot Project
are to:
- Encourage a constructive and conciliatory approach
to the resolution of matrimonial disputes
- Resolve matrimonial disputes in an effective and
timely way
- Help maintain long-term family relationships and
reduce emotional turmoil for parties
- Ensure that costs are kept affordable for parties
SMC Family Law Mediation
Other than the highly qualified and skilled Principal
Mediators on the SMC panel, SMC has accredited
experienced Family Law Practitioners as SMC Associate
Mediators for the Family Law Mediation Pilot Project.
SMC has the resources to spend more time on mediations.
SMC mediators will set aside at least one full day to help
parties resolve their differences. SMC believes that
investing in the time to assist parties will increase the
chances of settlement and result in solutions which better
satisfy the interests of parties.
About 75% of the cases mediated in SMC result in
settlement, and more than 90% of these cases are settled
within a day.
Family Law Mediation Scheme and Charges
SMC’s usual mediation fees are pegged to the quantum of
claim and start from $900 per party per day. For example,
for a disputed quantum between $1 and $2.5 million, the fees
are $2,600 per party per day.
Matrimonial cases may involve huge sums due to the family
assets (especially the family home) involved. For the
Family Law Mediation Pilot Project, SMC is charging a
special discounted rate.
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Mediation fee: |
$2,140 [including 7% GST] per party per
day (regardless of quantum in dispute) |
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Admin fee: |
$267.50 (including 7% GST) per party |
With the high chance of settlement, control over the
outcome, the savings of cost and time, and without further
damage to relationships, mediation is the way to go for
matrimonial cases.
The Family Law Mediation Pilot Project flyer is also
available for download:
Panel of Family Law Mediators
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Mr Ahmad Nizam Abbas
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Straits Law Practice LLC |
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Mr Anwarul Haque |
Joseph Tan Jude Benny LLP
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Mr Aziz Tayabali Samiwalla |
Aziz Tayabali & Associates
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Ms Bernice Loo Ming Nee
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Allen & Gledhill LLP |
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Ms Bhargavan Sujatha |
Toh Tan LLP
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Ms Chan Pui Woo Teresa |
C Teresa & Co
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Mr Chandra Mohan K Nair |
Tan Rajah & Cheah
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Mr Choh Thian Chee Irving
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KhattarWong |
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Mdm Foo Siew Fong
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Harry Elias Partnership |
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Ms Franca Ciambella
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Apex LM Consultancy |
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Mr Khwaja Imran Hamid
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Tan Rajah & Cheah |
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Mr Koh Tien Hua
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Harry Elias Partnership LLP
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Ms Lai Ying Ling Jenny
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Jenny Lai & Co |
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Mr Lim Teong Jin George, S.C. |
Wee Tay & Lim
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Mr Michael Hwang, S.C. |
Michael Hwang S.C.
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Ms Michele Elizabeth Woodworth |
Woodworth & Associates
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Contact Us
Singapore Mediation Centre
1 Supreme Court Lane
Level 4
Singapore 178879
Tel: (65) 6332 4366
Fax: (65) 6333 5085
Email:
enquiries@mediation.com.sg
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