CNPLaw LLP

About CNPLaw LLP

CNPLaw LLP has developed particular expertise in cross-border divorce matters involving expatriates, Singapore permanent residents with overseas ties, and international couples where the divorce has jurisdictional implications in more than one country. Cross-border divorces are significantly more complex than domestic proceedings — they raise questions of which country's courts have jurisdiction, whether a foreign divorce judgment will be recognised in Singapore, how overseas assets should be treated in Singapore ancillary proceedings, and how maintenance and custody orders can be enforced across borders. The firm's international family law practice works in coordination with lawyers in the relevant foreign jurisdictions to ensure that Singapore divorce proceedings are structured in a way that is compatible with — or does not prejudice — any parallel proceedings abroad. This coordination is particularly important in cases involving children who may have different nationalities or who have been living across multiple countries, where Hague Convention procedures or bilateral enforcement treaties may be relevant. CNPLaw's broader practice includes corporate law, commercial disputes, and wealth planning, which gives its family law clients access to integrated advice when a divorce involves business interests or wealth planning considerations that extend beyond pure family law. For international clients in Singapore navigating a divorce with significant cross-border complexity, CNPLaw's combination of family law expertise and international legal network makes it a well-suited choice.

Highlights

• #10 Best for Cross-Border Divorces
• 4.8 / 5.0 Google Rating
• 29 Verified Google Reviews
• Singapore Based

Customer Review

"My ex-husband was a Dutch national and we had property in both Singapore and the Netherlands. CNPLaw coordinated with Dutch counsel to ensure our Singapore divorce proceedings did not inadvertently complicate the Dutch asset proceedings. The cross-border complexity was significant and they managed it professionally throughout."