Our Services
Three ways the firm can help you
Each service has been designed around a different point in the family law journey — from a first conversation through to formal representation and mediation.
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How the firm works
Hua Counsel begins with careful listening. Before any service commences, the firm takes time to understand what has happened and what the client needs from the process. Some clients need clarity more than anything else. Others need representation. Others need an adviser who can help them reach an agreement without the matter becoming more painful than it needs to be.
The three services below address these different needs. They can be used in sequence or independently. The firm will indicate honestly which is most suited to your circumstances after the initial sitting.
Service 01
Lattice Sitting
A first sitting that produces a written outline of the family's legal position, suited to clients who would value clarity before deciding whether further steps are wanted.
- Private meeting of approximately 60 to 90 minutes
- Written position paper prepared and delivered afterwards
- Options outlined plainly — no legal jargon left unexplained
- No obligation to proceed further
- Covered by legal professional privilege from the outset
You write to us
Use the contact form or call the office to describe your situation briefly. The firm will confirm a suitable time within one working day.
We meet
The sitting takes place at the firm's office on Anson Road. You describe the matter at your own pace. The practitioner listens fully before speaking.
You receive your note
Within three working days, the firm delivers a written note setting out your position, the options available, and what each would involve.
Service 02
Steady Course in Family Proceedings
A measured representation service in divorce and custody matters. The firm prefers quiet outcomes; formal proceedings are pursued only when the matter requires it.
- Handling of divorce proceedings, including contested matters
- Custody applications under the Guardianship of Infants Act
- Maintenance applications and variations
- Ancillary relief negotiations and applications
- Court representation where required
- Client updated at every significant development
Position review
The firm reviews the situation and advises whether proceedings are the right path or whether an alternative exists.
Strategy agreed
A clear plan for the matter is discussed and agreed. Nothing is filed without your knowledge and approval.
Proceedings conducted
The firm handles all court filings, correspondence with the other side, and hearings as required.
Resolution
Orders or agreements are finalised. The firm explains their effect and what, if anything, needs to be monitored going forward.
Service 03
Quiet Mediation
Mediation work in custody and maintenance disputes. The firm acts as the client's adviser and conducts itself with restraint, keeping attention on what a workable arrangement would actually look like.
- Pre-mediation preparation and position advice
- Attendance at mediation sessions as adviser
- Custody and maintenance dispute focus
- Drafting of settlement terms if agreement is reached
- Post-mediation advice on any resulting orders
Preparation
The firm reviews your position, identifies the areas of genuine disagreement, and prepares you for what the mediation process involves.
Mediation sessions
The firm accompanies you and advises quietly throughout. It does not push for agreement at the expense of a fair outcome.
Settlement or next steps
If agreement is reached, the firm drafts the terms. If not, it advises on what formal proceedings would involve.
Which Service
Choosing the right service
If you are unsure which service fits your situation, the Lattice Sitting is always the right starting point.
| Lattice Sitting SGD 170 |
Steady Course From SGD 455 |
Quiet Mediation SGD 320 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Best when you need… | Clarity before deciding | Court representation | Negotiated agreement |
| Written advice | |||
| Court appearances | — | — | |
| Mediation attendance | — | On request | |
| Document drafting | Position note only | ||
| Typical duration | Single meeting | 3 – 18 months | 2 – 6 sessions |
Across All Services
Professional standards that apply throughout
Legal professional privilege
Applies from the first contact. What you share with the firm remains protected.
Written advice as standard
All substantive recommendations are confirmed in writing for every engagement.
Plain language throughout
Legal terms are explained when used. You are expected to understand your own case.
Transparent billing
Fees are discussed before work begins. No adjustment without your agreement.
Children's welfare as priority
In every matter involving children, the child's wellbeing is an explicit consideration at every stage.
Law Society compliance
All practitioners hold current certificates and conduct work in accordance with the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Ready to Begin
A first sitting gives you the picture
Every engagement with the firm begins the same way: a sitting, a written outline, and the space to decide what to do next. SGD 170. No further expectation.
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