Couples can cite mutual agreement as grounds for divorce from July 1 in Singapore

This change to the Women’s Charter will allow couples to divorce without citing issues such as adultery. - PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): From July 1, married couples can cite mutual agreement as a reason for divorce if they agree that their marriage has broken down irretrievably.

This change to the Women’s Charter will allow couples to divorce without citing issues such as adultery.