Chinese woman, 56, demands S$10,000 in monthly expenses from S'porean husband, 72, with S$1,629 monthly CPF payout
The judge assessed the woman's reasonable monthly maintenance to be at S$2,559.
A Chinese woman, 56, brought a case against her 72-year-old Singaporean husband, seeking S$10,000 in monthly support. She argued her allowance had dropped from S$3,000 to S$600, and she needed funds for domestic help, beauty treatments, travel, and jewelry. The court rejected her request, finding she hadn't proven her husband neglected his duty to support her.
The couple wed in China in 2012, with the woman living in Singapore before moving back to China in 2013, while her husband stayed in Singapore. She received S$3,000 monthly from her husband for living expenses and an extra S$7,000 for shopping and travel. However, starting in September 2023, her monthly allowance dropped to S$600.
The husband claimed he only provided S$3,000 monthly and denied giving her any additional allowances, cars, house, or assets when they married. Despite the husband's assertion, his wife argued that the reduced amount amounted to neglecting his duty to support her. The judge dismissed her application, stating verbal admissions in court don't automatically determine the outcome.
The court assessed her reasonable monthly maintenance at S$2,559, finding her rental and pension income, combined with her husband's S$570 monthly transfer, to cover those expenses.
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