What happens when a borderless career meets a cross-border divorce?

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores the financial and legal pitfalls facing globally-mobile professionals when marriages break down.

Guest Foo Soon Yien, Senior Director at BR Law Corporation, breaks down jurisdictional rules, domicile requirements, and the risks of assuming Singapore’s courts will hear your case.

We discuss how frequent travel, long-term PR status, and dual citizenship affect eligibility to file.

Hear about “forum shopping,” landmark cases, and key differences between divorce laws across countries.

Plus, practical advice to protect your assets before crisis strikes.

 

What happens when a borderless career meets a cross-border divorce?
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores the financial and legal pitfalls facing globally-mobile professionals when marriages break down.
Guest Foo Soon Yien, Senior Director at BR Law Corporation, breaks down jurisdictional rules, domicile requirements, and the risks of assuming Singapore&rsquo;s courts will hear your case.
We discuss how frequent travel, long-term PR status, and dual citizenship affect eligibility to file.
Hear about &ldquo;forum shopping,&rdquo; landmark cases, and key differences between divorce laws across countries.
Plus, practical advice to protect your assets before crisis strikes.
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Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.

The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions — from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas — from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.

In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint — with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.
The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions &mdash; from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas &mdash; from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.
In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint &mdash; with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.