Muslim Singaporean Woman Hired 3 Lawyers for Her Syariah Divorce

Описание: At 58, Laila opens up about the other side of her story, the legal and emotional maze of going through a Syariah divorce in Singapore. With no clear guidance, she ended up hiring three different lawyers before finally completing the process. Looking back, she admits, “I didn’t know better.”

In this episode, Laila shares her real experience navigating a Syariah divorce in Singapore — from hiring multiple lawyers to understanding Muslim women’s legal rights under Islamic law. Her story sheds light on how cultural expectations, financial pressure, and lack of information can make the process overwhelming for many women.
If you’re searching for insights on Syariah Court Singapore, Muslim women’s divorce rights, or how to prepare for divorce emotionally and financially, this conversation will empower you with clarity and courage.

Chapter

00:00 Intro — Isabel & Kathleen
02:00 When separation becomes inevitable
06:15 Entering the Syariah process without guidance
10:40 Why she had to hire three lawyers
15:55 The financial & emotional toll of each stage
23:37 Lessons learned — what she wishes she’d known
26:41 Faith, fear & learning to stand up for herself
30:08 Lila’s message to Muslim women facing divorce

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Why Grounds For Divorce?
Google “Divorce, Singapore” today, and you’ll find no useful information available online. In this podcast, we talk all things Divorce, we ask the toughest questions, we reveal our most personal experiences. And hopefully, you’ll be better informed, better prepared, and come out a better person.

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