Tan Wah Yong Law Corporation

About Tan Wah Yong Law Corporation

Tan Wah Yong Law Corporation offers specialist expertise in Malay family law and divorce proceedings governed by Muslim personal law in Singapore, including Syariah Court divorces (talak, fasakh, and khuluk proceedings), maintenance under the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA), and custody matters for Muslim families. Singapore's Muslim community follows a distinct legal framework for matrimonial matters administered through the Syariah Court, and engaging a firm with genuine expertise in this jurisdiction is essential for Muslim individuals navigating divorce in Singapore. The firm's practitioners are familiar with the procedural requirements of the Syariah Court, the specific grounds available for Muslim divorce in Singapore, and the processes for resolving ancillary matters including mahr, maintenance (nafkah), and custody (hadhanah) under Islamic family law principles. The firm also provides advice on the interaction between Syariah Court proceedings and civil law matters — for example, the division of HDB flats and other jointly held assets that fall within the jurisdiction of the civil courts even when the divorce itself is handled by the Syariah Court. For Muslim individuals in Singapore who want a law firm that understands the full scope of their matrimonial legal framework — rather than practitioners applying civil family law principles in contexts where they do not directly apply — Tan Wah Yong Law Corporation provides the specialist knowledge that this community's legal needs require.

Highlights

• #9 Best for Malay Family Law
• 4.8 / 5.0 Google Rating
• 34 Verified Google Reviews
• Singapore Based

Customer Review

"I needed a lawyer who understood both the Syariah Court process and the civil law implications for our HDB flat. Tan Wah Yong handled both aspects seamlessly, explained the interaction between the two court systems clearly, and made sure the final orders properly addressed everything. I appreciated that they did not make me feel like an unusual case."