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Re: All you need to know about "Marriage/Divorce" under the SG Law

Do I need a lawyer to handle the divorce proceedings for me if I am the Respondent? What if I can't afford a lawyer?

You can, if you wish, conduct the divorce proceedings yourself. If you are not contesting any of the proceedings, you may not have to do anything that would require the assistance of a lawyer. But if you intend to contest the proceedings, you will have to file certain documents and make legal arguments in court. If you do this, you must ensure that the documents that you file in ("submit to") the court are in the correct format, and are "stamped" (i.e. court fees must be paid for each document filed in court). There are rules as to which documents must be filed at different stages of the proceedings. The court will not be able to give you any legal or procedural advice. So if you are conducting the divorce proceedings yourself, you cannot expect to obtain any assistance or advice from the court. If, at any stage, you are unsure of what to do or say, then you may wish to obtain the assistance of a lawyer.
If you cannot afford a lawyer, you may wish to apply to the Legal Aid Bureau for assistance. However, you will have to satisfy the "Means Test" and "Merits Test" to qualify for legal aid. For more details, you may wish to view the website of the Legal Aid Bureau.
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