GSP165 (The Law and You): Tutor-Marked Assignment 02

GSP165 The Law and You
Singapore University of Social Sciences

• Question 1

Steven (49 years old) is a social worker, married to Wendy (45 years). Both are Singaporeans. They have two children: Cecilia (15 years) and Cedric (12 years), attending school full-time. They also employ a domestic helper, Siti, from Indonesia.

The family circumstances include Wendy returning to volunteer work, attending line-dancing classes, and going out late on weeknights. Steven suspects adultery and has discovered incriminating messages and photographs on Wendy’s phone. A quarrel occurred where both parties sustained injuries.

The couple owns a 5-room HDB flat (joint-tenancy), a family car in Steven’s name, and other financial assets. Steven contributed significantly to the property and finances.

Steven asks:
(a) What are his options regarding divorce? Discuss grounds and facts supporting advice.
(b) What factors does the Court consider regarding the children?
(c) What considerations determine maintenance for the children and Wendy? Discuss if Steven must maintain Wendy for life and whether adultery or bad behaviour affects this. Discuss “matrimonial assets” and factors in division.
(d) What protection orders could be sought, and what are the relevant considerations?

• Question 2

Steven dies before starting divorce proceedings. He left a Will leaving all assets to his children, with his mother as executor, and a CPF nomination naming his mother as sole beneficiary.

Discuss:

• Who inherits the HDB flat, with reasoning and legal principles.
• Who inherits the CPF monies, with reasoning and legal principles.
• Who inherits the remaining assets, considering the mother as executor and witness.
• Would the answer differ if there were four witnesses including two of Steven’s friends? Discuss with reference to applicable law.

• 70%

Marks are awarded based on accurate application of Singapore family law, inheritance law, and practical assessment of facts.

Common challenges include:

• Weak link between facts and law. Students state the law but fail to apply it to Steven’s situation.
• Superficial treatment of children and maintenance issues. Courts’ considerations are often listed without explaining impact.
• Confusion about inheritance rules. CPF, HDB, and Will-related provisions are often misinterpreted.

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