Does a private property involved in a divorce case still require a court judgement

In a divorce case involving a private property in Singapore, the court's involvement is often necessary to determine the division of matrimonial assets, including the private property. Here are some key points to consider:

- If the parties cannot agree on the division of the property, the court will step in to make a decision. During the ancillary matters hearings, the court will consider various factors such as the extent of financial and non-financial contributions, debts, and the needs of the children to achieve a fair division of the assets.

- The court may order the property to be sold, with the proceeds divided between the parties in a ratio deemed fair by the court. In some cases, the court might allow one party to retain the property, but this would typically involve compensating the other party with other assets or a monetary settlement.

- If there are third-party claims on the property, such as a claim by a relative who is alleged to be holding the property on trust, the family justice courts do not have the jurisdiction to determine these third-party claims. Instead, these claims would need to be resolved in separate legal proceedings.

In summary, while the parties can attempt to reach an agreement on the division of the private property through mediation or negotiation, if an agreement cannot be reached, the court will indeed need to make a judgment on how the property should be divided.