Family Law
109 cases · January 2025 to March 2026
Overview
Family Law is a major practice area in Singapore litigation, with 99 reported judgments between January 2025 to February 2026. Cases were heard across the High Court (Family Division) (111), the Family Court (48), the High Court (Appellate Division) (10). The most frequently litigated sub-topics were Matrimonial assets — Division (27), Maintenance — Child (16), Maintenance — Wife (13), Custody — Care and control (8).
The most active judges in family law cases were Choo Han Teck (38), Tan Siong Thye (8), Debbie Ong Siew Ling (5). Leading firms by case volume included I.R.B. Law LLP (7), Harry Elias Partnership LLP (6), PKWA Law Practice LLC (5). The most frequently appearing lawyers were Audrey Liaw Shu Juan (4), Chettiar Kamalarajan Malaiyandi (4), Navin Kangatharan (4). Other sub-topics included Custody — Access, Costs, Matrimonial Assets — Division, Maintenance — Spouse.
Data coverage: between January 2025 to February 2026
Which law firms handle the most Family Law cases in Singapore?
I.R.B. Law LLP leads in family law with 7 cases between January 2025 to February 2026, followed by Harry Elias Partnership LLP (6 cases) and PKWA Law Practice LLC (5 cases). 100 firms appeared in family law cases during this period.
Who are the leading Family Law lawyers in Singapore?
Audrey Liaw Shu Juan is the most active family law lawyer in Singapore with 4 case appearances between January 2025 to February 2026, followed by Chettiar Kamalarajan Malaiyandi (4) and Navin Kangatharan (4). 210 lawyers appeared in family law cases during this period.
Which judges handle the most Family Law cases in Singapore?
Choo Han Teck has handled 38 cases in family law between January 2025 to February 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Tan Siong Thye (8 cases) and Debbie Ong Siew Ling (5 cases) are also among the most active. 32 judges heard family law cases.
How many family law cases are heard in Singapore courts?
Between January 2025 to February 2026, 99 reported judgments involved family law in Singapore courts. The majority were heard in the High Court (Family Division) (111 cases).
What are the main sub-topics in Singapore family law cases?
The main sub-topics in Singapore family law litigation between January 2025 to February 2026 were Matrimonial assets — Division (27 cases), Maintenance — Child (16 cases), Maintenance — Wife (13 cases), Custody — Care and control (8 cases).
Is family law a common area of litigation in Singapore?
Yes. Family Law is the 2nd most litigated practice area out of 42 tracked, accounting for 15.4% of the 642 reported judgments between January 2025 to February 2026. Key sub-topics include Matrimonial assets — Division, Maintenance — Child, Maintenance — Wife.