High Court (Family Division)
SGHCF · 79 cases
About the High Court (Family Division)
The High Court (Family Division) (SGHCF) is a specialist division of the High Court dealing with family law matters on appeal and at first instance. Between January 2025 and February 2026, 69 reported judgments were delivered by this court, with the most common practice areas being Family Law (103), Civil Procedure (5), and Probate and Administration (3). The most active judges were Choo Han Teck (44), Tan Siong Thye (7), and Teh Hwee Hwee (6).
Other frequently litigated areas included Family Law - Matrimonial assets - Division (2), Family Law - Custody - Care and control (2), Conflict of Laws (2), Courts and Jurisdiction (1). Case volume averaged 5 judgments per month, with 2025-01 recording the highest volume at 8 decisions.
What types of cases does the High Court (Family Division) handle?
The High Court (Family Division) handles divorce, custody, matrimonial property, adoption, probate, and mental capacity matters. Between January 2025 and February 2026, 69 reported judgments were delivered. The most common practice area was Family Law (103 cases).
How many cases did the High Court (Family Division) hear?
The High Court (Family Division) (SGHCF) delivered 69 reported judgments between January 2025 and February 2026. The most active judge was Choo Han Teck with 44 cases.
Who are the most active judges in the High Court (Family Division)?
Between January 2025 and February 2026, the most active judges in the High Court (Family Division) were Choo Han Teck (44 cases), Tan Siong Thye (7 cases), Teh Hwee Hwee (6 cases), Kwek Mean Luck (5 cases), and Mavis Chionh Sze Chyi (3 cases).