Prepare your matrimonial application for divorce (normal track)

Originating Application for Divorce

A matrimonial application for divorce should contain all the following:

• A copy of your marriage certificate.
• Your particulars.
• The respondent's particulars.
• Your marriage details.
• Information on jurisdiction - that is, whether the court has legal power to deal with your application.
• Details about any children you have (if applicable).
• Any existing court matters you may have.
• The facts you are relying on to show that your marriage has irretrievably broken down.
• The relief you are seeking from the respondent for the ancillary matters.
• Brief reasons (but not evidence) which support the fact or facts to be proved.
• The search results related to bankruptcy proceedings (if applicable) and any details of any pending bankruptcy proceedings (if applicable).

You must also attach the following together with the matrimonial application:

• A copy of your marriage certificate.
• Translation of marriage certificate (if not in English) (if applicable).
• Document(s) to show a change in a party's name or identification number stated in the marriage certificate (if applicable).
• A copy of your child(ren)'s birth certificate(s) (if applicable).
• Translation of your child(ren)'s birth certificate(s) (if not in English) (if applicable).
• The search results related to bankruptcy proceedings (if applicable).

For filings commenced before 15 October 2024, you must file the following forms in accordance with the Family Justice Courts Practice Directions 2015:

• Form 3, Writ for Divorce (DOCX, 20KB).
• Form 6, Statement of Claim (DOCX, 51 KB).
• Form 8, Statement of Particulars (DOCX, 18 KB).
• Form 11, Proposed Parenting Plan (DOCX, 21 KB).
• Form 14, Proposed Matrimonial Property Plan (DOCX, 21KB).

Certificate of completion for the Mandatory Co-Parenting Programme (CPP): for the applicant (if any)

It is compulsory for you to attend the Mandatory Co-Parenting Programme (CPP) conducted by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) before filing a matrimonial application for divorce if the parties have children under 21 years of age.

Refer to infographic (PDF, 28 KB) for more information on the requirements of the CPP.

Notice of Proceedings (General)

Form 71A, Family Justice Courts Practice Directions 2024 (DOCX, 41 KB).

For filings commenced before 15 October 2024, you must file the following forms in accordance with the Family Justice Courts Practice Directions 2015:

• Form 18, Memorandum of Appearance (DOCX, 20 KB).
• Form 17, Acknowledgement of Service (DOCX, 39 KB).