Family & Divorce Law Representation

Viviene Sandhu is a family lawyer in Singapore, advising and representing individuals in complex family and divorce matters. With over 25 years of experience and specialist training in Family Therapeutic Justice, she provides structured guidance through family disputes with a focus on legal certainty, financial clarity, and long-term sustainability.

As a family and divorce lawyer in Singapore, Viviene Sandhu understands that family disputes represent significant life transitions. Her approach is grounded in the principles applied by the Family Justice Courts, where problem-solving, proportionality, and the welfare of children are paramount.

Family Law Practice in Singapore

Family law in Singapore is guided by Therapeutic Justice principles, requiring parties and their lawyers to prioritise resolution, healing, and co-parenting over unnecessary conflict. Viviene Sandhu’s role as an Advocate & Solicitor in Singapore is to manage the legal and financial processes efficiently while protecting her clients’ interests at every stage.

Her practice is characterised by measured advocacy, clarity of advice, and discretion in navigating sensitive disputes.

Core Areas of Family Law Practice

Viviene Sandhu provides comprehensive legal representation and advisory services across matters heard by the Family Justice Courts.

Financial Certainty

Determining the division of matrimonial assets (Section 112, Women's Charter) and securing maintenance for spouses and children.

Divorce & Annulment

Handling the legal procedure to terminate or nullify a marriage.

Child Welfare

Resolving disputes over custody, care and control, and access arrangements.

Protection Orders

Applying for or defending against Personal Protection Orders (PPOs) relating to family violence.

Estate Matters

Handling related Probate and Administration applications.

My Strategic Approach to Family Law: Therapeutic and Fiscally Sound

Viviene Sandhu’s family law practice is informed by her Family Therapeutic Justice Certification and experience before the Family Justice Courts, with its expectation to focus on healing and co-parenting skills, not litigation as an “antagonistic war”.

  1. TJ-Informed Advocacy: Viviene Sandhu applies Therapeutic Justice principles to minimise unnecessary conflict, reduce adversarial applications, and preserve matrimonial assets wherever possible.

  2. Dual Resolution: As a Principal Mediator, Viviene Sandhu actively guides parties toward negotiated settlements through mediation and conciliation, which are integral to family law proceedings in Singapore. This approach often leads to more durable and workable outcomes for families.

  3. Financial Disclosure: Viviene Sandhu advises clients on full and accurate financial disclosure, affidavit preparation, and ancillary proceedings, ensuring the court is presented with a clear basis for a just and equitable distribution of assets.

Viviene Sandhu’s Family Law Practice

Viviene Sandhu’s family law practice is defined by her:
 
  • Experience in family and divorce matters
  • Specialist mediation and Therapeutic Justice training
  • Family Therapeutic Justice Certification
  • Focus on child welfare and financial fairness She advises on complex and sensitive family disputes before the Family Justice Courts.

Next Step

If you are facing a family transition, contact me for an initial consultation. My strategic approach combines rigorous advocacy with therapeutic guidance to help you transition to your best possible future.