Leading Family Law Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore

292 reported cases · January 2023 to October 2026

Updated

What did Singapore courts decide in Family Law?

Singapore courts issued 292 reported Family Law judgments between 2023–2026, most in SGHCF (159), of the 59 with a parseable operative disposition, the most common was Appeal dismissed (27), the median monetary award recorded was $1,750. This is a descriptive summary of what the courts recorded in reported decisions, not legal advice.

Reported cases 292 (2023–2026)
By year 2026 (114) · 2025 (81) · 2024 (50) · 2023 (47)
By court SGHCF (159) · SGFC (106) · SGHC(A) (19) · SGHC (6) · SGCA (2)
Outcomes (59 parseable) Appeal dismissed (27) · Application dismissed (13) · Appeal allowed (11) · Appeal allowed in part (4) · Application allowed (2) · Application granted (2)
Median monetary award $1,750 (across 6 awards)
Most active counsel Kulvinder Kaur (10) · Yap Teong Liang (9) · Charis Sim Wei Li (7) · Lim Fang-Yu Mathea (7) · Thian Wen Yi (7)

Compiled from 292 reported Family Law judgments published on eLitigation. Counts and figures are derived from the judgments themselves; the Attorney-General's Chambers is excluded from the counsel and firm counts as the public prosecutor.

Outcome data updated

Across 292 reported Family Law judgments in Singapore courts (January 2023 to October 2026), Harry Elias Partnership LLP is the most active firm by reported case count (20 cases), Kulvinder Kaur is the most active lawyer (10 case appearances). This ranks named firms and lawyers by how often they appear in reported decisions — a descriptive count of activity, not an assessment of quality or standing.

Overview

Family Law appears in 292 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026). The most common sub-topics are Matrimonial assets — Division (74), Maintenance — Child (44) and Maintenance — Wife (42). The most active judge by reported case count is Choo Han Teck (92 cases) and the most active firm is Harry Elias Partnership LLP (20 cases).

Which law firms handle the most Family Law cases in Singapore?

Harry Elias Partnership LLP leads in Family Law with 20 cases between January 2023 and October 2026, followed by I.R.B. Law LLP (16 cases) and PKWA Law Practice LLC (12 cases). 201 firms appeared in Family Law cases during this period.

Who are the leading Family Law lawyers in Singapore?

Kulvinder Kaur is the most active Family Law lawyer in Singapore with 10 case appearances between January 2023 and October 2026, followed by Yap Teong Liang (9) and Lim Fang-Yu Mathea (7).

Which judges handle the most Family Law cases in Singapore?

Choo Han Teck has handled 92 Family Law cases between January 2023 and October 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Soh Kian Peng (21 cases) and Debbie Ong Siew Ling (18 cases) are also among the most active.

How many Family Law cases are reported in Singapore courts?

292 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026) involve Family Law, most often decided by Choo Han Teck.

What are the main sub-topics in Singapore Family Law cases?

The main sub-topics are Matrimonial assets — Division (74), Maintenance — Child (44) and Maintenance — Wife (42).

Case Volume by Year

47
23
50
24
81
25
114
26
2023–2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Matrimonial assets — Division — Court drawing adverse inference for failure to make full and frank disclosure 3 cases

Matrimonial assets — Division — Dual-income or single-income marriage 2 cases

Key Statutes

Family Justice Act
cited in 26 cases
cited in 20 cases
cited in 19 cases
Central Provident Fund Act
cited in 13 cases
cited in 10 cases
cited in 8 cases
Penal Code (Cap 224)
cited in 5 cases
cited in 5 cases
cited in 5 cases
cited in 4 cases
cited in 3 cases
Family Justice Reform Act
cited in 2 cases
Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 2 cases
Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 2 cases
cited in 2 cases

Court Distribution

Cases

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Methodology & disclaimer

Firms and lawyers are ranked by the number of reported Supreme Court judgments they appear in, published on eLitigation. Counts reflect appearances in reported decisions only — unreported matters, settlements, and advisory work are not included. This is a descriptive count of activity by reported case volume, not an assessment of quality or standing, and not an endorsement or recommendation of any firm or lawyer. It is information, not legal advice.