Russia joined other UN Security Council members on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) to condemn the drone strike on the UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant, which Abu Dhabi said originated from Iraq where pro-Iranian proxies are active. The unclaimed drone struck an electrical generator on Sunday (May 17
Vice President J.D. Vance reassured Americans on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) that President Donald Trump's war with Iran will not become a "forever war," using a White House briefing to defend his boss's policies as speculation about his potential successor builds.Vice President J.D
Frequent burning sensation after meals? Harvard gastroenterologist shares foods to avoid and eat for heartburn reliefHeartburn after coffee, spicy food or late-night snacks? Dr Saurabh Sethi shares foods that may worsen acid reflux and what may help soothe it. Published on: May 20
Matchmaker shares the one male insecurity that can outweigh even an IIM degree in biodata: 'If a boy doesn't have…'Hair over Harvard? Matchmaker shares real story of a common male insecurity in arranged marriage market that leads to biodata rejection. Updated on: May 20
Indian man in Europe says people value life after 5 pm over promotions: ‘Nobody glorifies working late’An Indian man said Europe’s biggest work culture shock was seeing people value life after work more than staying busy. Published on: May 20
Man fails to get his own flat in divorce as court says his wife was breadwinner
Man fails to get 50% of his own flat in divorce as court finds his wife was breadwinner as well as homemaker
Man fails to get 50% of his own flat in divorce as court finds his wife was breadwinner as well as homemaker
A woman in Singapore received 90% of the flat in divorce after the court found that she was the primary breadwinner as well as the homemaker in the marriage.
Updated on: Mar 30, 2026 6:58 AM IST By Sanya Jain Share via Copy link A woman in Singapore received 90% of her matrimonial flat in a divorce settlement after the court found that she was the primary breadwinner as well as the homemaker in the marriage. Her husband, who had filed for divorce and sought half the flat, had his petition rejected. A court granted 90% of the matrimonial flat to the wife in a divorce (Freepik) According to a report in Channel News Asia, the man and his mother had bought the flat seven years before his marriage. After his mother’s death in 2022, he became the sole owner of the three-bedroom apartment. The Singapore man had sought at least half of the flat claiming he had made non-financial contributions to the marriage as a self-described house husband. However, his petition was rejected.The divorce
According to a judgment made available on Friday March 29, the couple — both in their 70s — had been married for almost 48 years. In 2022, the man filed for divorce. Interim judgment for divorce was granted in July 2025 based on the wife's counterclaim. The wife worked as a senior customer service officer and retired in 2008 after 39 years of service. Her final salary was S$5,042 (US$3,940). The husband said he last worked in 1995. At the time, he earned a gross income of over S$1,000. Both husband and wife agreed that the man had moved out of their matrimonial flat and lived away from his family for an extended period. However, they disagree on the timeline of the separation. The woman claimed her husband left in October 2002. The husband, on the other hand, claimed that he had been denied access to the flat since the 1990s.The terms of the divorce
The man lost his appeal over how the flat should be divided. He argued that only 50 per cent of the three-room flat — which he owned with his mother before her death — should be included in the pool of assets. He and his wife agreed to split 50% of the flat’s value. However, Singapore High Court Senior Judge Andrew Ang ruled that the entire flat should be included in the pool of assets to be divided in the divorce. Ang said that the couple’s agreement was only a small part of the overall assessment and that “it remains critical for the court to consider all the circumstances of the case when determining the proper weight to be given to such an agreement”.Husband’s non-financial contributions
The man, who represented himself, said his role in the marriage was largely non-financial. He claimed he gave up career opportunities to care for the children and described himself as a house husband. He alleged that he suffered under his wife’s "controlling behaviour" and said she once threatened him at knife point. This, he said, led him to file for personal protection orders and eventually move out. (Also read: Indian tech couple divorce after wife refuses to quit high-paying job to care for mother-in-law) He argued that his contributions justified at least an equal share of the flat. He said he handled the family’s domestic needs, cared for the children daily, and managed the household. He also claimed he acted as a mediator between his wife and the maid, and provided "emotional stability" so his wife could focus on work. The man further said he helped secure the flat at a reduced price due to his national service status, and that he contributed S$8,000 towards the marble flooring.Wife rejects man’s claims
The wife rejected the man’s version of events. She said she was the sole breadwinner because her husband refused to work or contribute financially. Despite him being at home, she said she remained the primary caregiver and managed the household as well as the children’s education. She alleged that the man used money meant for household expenses for his own needs. She also claimed she paid off his debts and funded his holidays, but said he occasionally stole money from her. The wife "vehemently" disputed his claims of contribution. She said she bore full financial responsibility as he repeatedly refused to find or keep a job. She added that she also had to cover losses from his failed business ventures, including attempts to work as a vacuum cleaner salesman and a real estate agent. She said she had settled his personal debts several times. (Also read: ₹6 crore job after wife asks for ₹15 lakh monthly maintenance, court steps in">Man resigns from ₹6 crore job after wife asks for ₹15 lakh monthly maintenance, court steps in) The woman maintained that even though her husband stayed at home, she handled the household and took care of all the children’s needs. When she asked for help, he would ignore her or tell her to ask God for help, the court heard.Wife details husband’s harassment
She also accused him of interfering with her work. She said he hid her handbag, which contained her office keys and security pass. She added that he went to her workplace and made baseless allegations in front of her colleagues. Due to his unreliability, she said she had to hire a maid. This led to further issues when she allegedly caught him kissing the helper. The man denied this, but admitted there was a conflict over the matter. The wife also claimed that their children are now estranged from their father due to his unreasonable behaviour. She submitted an email from the Housing Board stating that the flat was allocated under the SAF Regulars/Reservists Scheme. This meant the couple received priority in the ballot, but there was no evidence that the flat was purchased at a lower price. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Sanya Jain Sanya Jain is an Assistant Editor with Hindustan Times Digital. She has nearly a decade of experience in covering offbeat stories that speak to the everyday experience - from viral videos to human interest copies that spark conversation. Her interests stretch across business, pop culture, social media trends, entertainment and global affairs. Before joining Hindustan Times, Sanya spent two years with Moneycontrol and five years with NDTV. She holds an undergraduate degree in English literature from St Stephen’s College, Delhi, and a master’s in journalism from the Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai. Sanya has a sharp eye for spotting emerging trends and looking for newsworthy angles to elevate viral posts into meaningful narratives. She was the first one, for example, to cover Narayana Murthy’s remark on 70-hour work weeks that sparked a national conversation. She is equally at ease writing about business leaders as about the common man, about issues of national importance and memes that amuse social media. Sanya enjoys speaking with content creators, newsmakers and entrepreneurs to transform everyday moments into engaging, slice-of-life stories that resonate with readers. When she is not working, Sanya can be found curled up with a good book. Born and raised in Lucknow, she has spent the last several years in Delhi. She is deeply interested in animal welfare and now spends a lot of her time running after her destructive orange cat.Read More Divorce Singapore Get Latest Updates on Trending News Viral News, Video, Photos and Weather Updates of India and around the world News / Trending / Man Fails To Get 50% Of His Own Flat In Divorce As Court Finds His Wife Was Breadwinner As Well As Homemaker See LessA woman in Singapore received 90% of her matrimonial flat in a divorce settlement after the court found that she was the primary breadwinner as well as the homemaker in the marriage. Her husband, who had filed for divorce and sought half the flat, had his petition rejected.
According to a report in Channel News Asia, the man and his mother had bought the flat seven years before his marriage. After his mother’s death in 2022, he became the sole owner of the three-bedroom apartment.
The Singapore man had sought at least half of the flat claiming he had made non-financial contributions to the marriage as a self-described house husband. However, his petition was rejected.
Interim judgment for divorce was granted in July 2025 based on the wife's counterclaim.
The wife worked as a senior customer service officer and retired in 2008 after 39 years of service. Her final salary was S$5,042 (US$3,940). The husband said he last worked in 1995. At the time, he earned a gross income of over S$1,000.
Both husband and wife agreed that the man had moved out of their matrimonial flat and lived away from his family for an extended period. However, they disagree on the timeline of the separation. The woman claimed her husband left in October 2002. The husband, on the other hand, claimed that he had been denied access to the flat since the 1990s.
However, Singapore High Court Senior Judge Andrew Ang ruled that the entire flat should be included in the pool of assets to be divided in the divorce.
Ang said that the couple’s agreement was only a small part of the overall assessment and that “it remains critical for the court to consider all the circumstances of the case when determining the proper weight to be given to such an agreement”.
He alleged that he suffered under his wife’s "controlling behaviour" and said she once threatened him at knife point. This, he said, led him to file for personal protection orders and eventually move out.
(Also read: Indian tech couple divorce after wife refuses to quit high-paying job to care for mother-in-law)
He argued that his contributions justified at least an equal share of the flat. He said he handled the family’s domestic needs, cared for the children daily, and managed the household. He also claimed he acted as a mediator between his wife and the maid, and provided "emotional stability" so his wife could focus on work.
The man further said he helped secure the flat at a reduced price due to his national service status, and that he contributed S$8,000 towards the marble flooring.
She alleged that the man used money meant for household expenses for his own needs. She also claimed she paid off his debts and funded his holidays, but said he occasionally stole money from her.
The wife "vehemently" disputed his claims of contribution. She said she bore full financial responsibility as he repeatedly refused to find or keep a job. She added that she also had to cover losses from his failed business ventures, including attempts to work as a vacuum cleaner salesman and a real estate agent.
She said she had settled his personal debts several times.
(Also read: ₹6 crore job after wife asks for ₹15 lakh monthly maintenance, court steps in">Man resigns from ₹6 crore job after wife asks for ₹15 lakh monthly maintenance, court steps in)
The woman maintained that even though her husband stayed at home, she handled the household and took care of all the children’s needs. When she asked for help, he would ignore her or tell her to ask God for help, the court heard.
Due to his unreliability, she said she had to hire a maid. This led to further issues when she allegedly caught him kissing the helper. The man denied this, but admitted there was a conflict over the matter.
The wife also claimed that their children are now estranged from their father due to his unreasonable behaviour.
She submitted an email from the Housing Board stating that the flat was allocated under the SAF Regulars/Reservists Scheme. This meant the couple received priority in the ballot, but there was no evidence that the flat was purchased at a lower price.
Source: HindustanTimes
Related Posts: CBSE Class 11 Armand Duplantis Breaks His Pole Vault World Record For Record-Extending 13th Time 70-Year-Old Sikh Man Brutally Beaten With Golf Club Near Los Angeles Gurdwara Independence Day 2025 Explained Siri’s Big Upgrade Bank Of Maharashtra Is Hiring For 500 Generalist Officer Posts Looking For An Education Loan YouTube Now Offers AI-Powered Search Feature For More Users But Not In India 3-Month CAT 2025 Preparation Plan
stuck to their holdings in companies with strong fundamentals in April, particularly technology and , according to a report on Wednesday from data platform Hazeltree, in a month when the S&P 500 jumped over 10%.Here are the details about hedge fund positioning in April:Among mega-cap
19 minutes ago
Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan has defended using his caste surname Menon during his swearing-in. He stated he was only mentioning his father's name. This move sparked debate on social media and among Congress leaders. Some see it as a political message to the Hindu community
21 minutes ago
Madison Square Garden may have been left as scorched earth by the end of the night. But honestly? New York Knicks fans could not have been happier. Because the ‘Brunson Burner’ was turned all the way up. NEW YORK WENT ON A 44-11 RUN TO COMPLETE A 22-POINT COMEBACK WIN IN GAME 1 💨DOWN 22 WITH
22 minutes ago
Rahul Gandhi asserts the Constitution faces an attack. He emphasizes its importance as a reflection of Ambedkar and Gandhi's ideals. Gandhi warns of rising inflation and criticizes the Prime Minister's actions. He calls for collective defense of equality and justice
21 minutes ago
Pune techie says manager ‘fought’ to protect him from extra work during notice period: ‘God I am lucky’A Pune man praised his manager for protecting him from extra work during his notice period. Published on: May 20, 2026 2:28 PM IST By Mahipal Singh Chouhan Share via Copy link A Pune
19 minutes ago
Israeli air strikes have killed at least 19 people in southern Lebanon, the country's health ministry has said. Ten of them, including three children and three women, were killed in a single attack that hit a house in the town of Deir Qanoun, the ministry said
23 minutes ago
The AI ecosystem is entering a new phase where specialised utility is becoming as important as scale. Emerging platforms like Claude, Perplexity, Grok, and Copilot are driving this shift by delivering workflow-specific intelligence for businesses, researchers, and everyday users
19 minutes ago
Rhea Chakraborty announces social media break: 'I'm taking a step back for a while'She also plans to take a break from social media, seeking to reconnect with her true self amid overwhelming online pressures. May 20, 2026, 14:25:05 IST By Monica Yadav Share via Copy link Actor Rhea Chakraborty has
22 minutes ago
Indian equity benchmarks recovered sharply from early losses on May 20, with frontline indices nearly erasing the morning decline by 11:30 am, aided by buying in heavyweight Reliance Industries, auto stocks and select financial names. However
23 minutes ago
15 years of Pyaar Ka Punchnama: Kartik Aaryan, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Divyenndu and other leading stars' career graphAs Kartik Aaryan's debut Pyaar Ka Punchnama completes 15 years today, we take a look at how the six leading actors from the 2011 film have fared since then Updated on: May 20
3 hours ago
Dowry, domestic violence, and the unsafe reality for Indian womenThis article is authored by Ranjana Kumari, director, Centre for Social Research and author of Brides are not for Burning. Published on: May 20, 2026 11:03 AM IST By Ranjana Kumari Share via Copy link Dowry in India is no longer
3 hours ago
An unexpected AI development stole the spotlight from Google I/O. Here’s whatAndrej Karpathy's announcement of joining Anthropic garnered 17 million views on X, surpassing Google I/O's livestream views of 8.5 million Published on: May 20, 2026 11:02 AM IST By Sanya Jain Share via Copy link
3 hours ago
‘Completely false, fabricated’: TMC responds to ‘leaked’ municipal notice to MP Abhishek BanerjeeThe TMC statement urged journalists to visit the addresses mentioned or call the numbers cited in the notice to verify the facts. Updated on: May 20
3 hours ago
Cockroach Janata Party vs National Parasitic Front: The new political battle brewing in IndiaFounded by Abhijeet Dipke, the Cockroach Janata Party has rapidly exploded across X and Instagram.drawing followers by the thousands. Updated on: May 20
3 hours ago
China has confirmed that it will buy 200 Boeing jets after US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping met in Beijing last week. Under the deal, the US will provide China with supply guarantees for aircraft engine parts and components
3 hours ago
Editorial independence is core to our work. Some links may earn us a commission, without influencing our opinions.This mistake almost cost me my GST refund at Changi Airport; Buy these Charles & Keith handbags in India insteadA simple mistake at Changi Airport nearly cost us our GST refund after a
3 hours ago
Meta Layoffs: Meta is preparing to lay off nearly 8,000 employees this week in one of its largest workforce cuts yet, as CEO Mark Zuckerberg accelerates a massive restructuring of the company around artificial intelligence. According to a leaked internal memo from Meta HR chief Janelle Gale
3 hours ago
The United States and Cuba held talks this week on a U.S. offer of $100 million in assistance, which Washington has dangled as an incentive for reforms, a U.S. official said on Tuesday (May 19, 2026). Mike Hammer, the acting U.S. ambassador to Havana, met on Monday (May 18
3 hours ago
As temperatures continue to soar during Indian summers, dehydration is becoming increasingly common, pushing many people towards packaged hydrating drinks and sports beverages. However, plain water alone is not always enough to keep the body properly hydrated. Essential minerals like sodium
3 hours ago
The legendary GTI badge goes electric for the first time. The Volkswagen ID Polo GTI Electric was originally previewed as the ID. 2all concept in 2023. It has a 0 to 100km/h sprint time of 6.8 seconds. Volkswagen has unveiled an electric version of its famous ID. Polo hatchback. While the new
3 hours ago
Mouni Roy brings India to Cannes with chic patola print gown, dazzles the night in midnight blue dressAt Cannes, Mouni Roy donned two striking looks, including a chic midnight-blue gown and a stunning patola-embroidered dress. Published on: May 20
3 hours ago
' union plans for 48,000 workers to walk off the job on Thursday after efforts to clinch a deal on bonus payments fell through, threatening the health of South Korea's economy and the global supply of semiconductors.Union leader said that the 18-day strike would go ahead as management had not
3 hours ago
Gurugram-based lending company Oxyzo Financial Services is looking to acquire Rainmatter-backed GoldenPi Technologies, an online bond distribution platform, the company said in a note on May 19.Oxyzo is the financial arm of B2B ecommerce unicorn startup OfBusiness.Through the acquisition, Oxyzo
3 hours ago
Bengaluru techie explains why life in Germany felt calmer than India: ‘Never opened laptop after work’A Bengaluru techie said life in Germany felt quieter and more balanced than his daily routine in Bengaluru. Published on: May 20, 2026 10:05 AM IST By Mahipal Singh Chouhan Share via Copy link
3 hours ago
One of the most expensive Korean films ever made, this epic sci-fi begins as a "breathless rollercoaster ride" and mashes up The Terminator, Predator, Aliens and Avatar. The films that compete for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival are known for their depth
3 hours ago
Cornell professor talks AI chaos, and dismissing AI writersThe biggest AI developments, decoded. 20 May 2026. Published on: May 20, 2026 8:00 AM IST By Vishal Mathur Share via Copy link Cognitive warmup. Actor, comedian and filmmaker Seth Rogen has some choice words for creatives using AI to
3 hours ago
Qatar said on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) that U.S.-Iran negotiations, mediated by Pakistan, required more time to reach a deal, a day after President Donald Trump said he had postponed planned attacks to give the process a chance. "We are supportive of the diplomatic effort by Pakistan that has shown
3 hours ago
