I Want to Marry You But …

A Marriage Guide for the Young Adult

Lawyers may have a tendency to treat marriage as a strict legal agreement between two parties with certain legal rules and terms that must be followed. Though in some ways akin to a contract, the institution of marriage goes far beyond contractual obligations. It encompasses social, financial, and emotional bonds between both parties.

The law may seem daunting for many non-legally trained individuals. This unique book, written from the perspective of Singapore law, provides an insight into the impact the law will have on him or her. It simplifies the labyrinth of legislation and case law to allay fears, encourage an understanding of what marriage entails, and flag out possible difficulties the reader may face during the course of his or her relationship. The guide will also showcase the rights and responsibilities that result from a marriage.

Contents:

• Disclaimer

• Acknowledgements

• Foreword

• The First Step: Single and Dating:

  • Cohabitation Without Marriage

• The Second Step: Preparing for Marriage:

  • What is Marriage
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • What Makes a Valid Marriage?
  • Pre-Marital Disclosure

• The Third Step: Getting Married:

  • Obtaining a Marriage Licence
  • Solemnization
  • Registration of Solemnization
  • Marriage Ceremonies

• The Fourth Step: Happily Married:

  • Legal Rights
  • Capacity of Married Women
  • Property Rights
  • Financial Obligations

• The Baby Steps: Parenthood:

  • Abortions
  • Adoption
  • Sperm, Egg and Embryo Donation
  • Illegitimate Children

• The Misstep: Divorce:

  • Mending Marriages
  • Grounds for Divorce
  • Divorce Hearings
  • Children in Divorce
  • Division of Matrimonial Assets
  • Maintenance

• Conclusion

• Annex:

  • What I Really Want to Know About You

• About Yeo-Leong & Peh LLC

• About the Author

Readership: General public interested to understand what marriage entails and difficulties that they may face during the course of their relationship, as well as the impact of law concerning marriage on them.
Key Features:

• To the best of our knowledge, there is no book currently in Singapore that discusses both social and legal issues pertaining to cohabitation, marriage, divorce and other relevant issues written for the general public
• It is written by young adults for young adults
• It contains minimal legal jargon and is easy to read for the average non-lawyer