Terms & Conditions

1. Definitions

In these Terms and Conditions, the following terms have the meanings given:

• "Agreement" means these Terms and Conditions together with any engagement letter or fee agreement issued by pasirlegara.
• "Service" means the legal services provided by pasirlegara, including Coast Sitting, Patient Course in Family Proceedings, and Considered Mediation.
• "Client" or "you" means the individual or individuals who engage pasirlegara for the provision of a Service.
• "We", "us", "our" means pasirlegara, a law practice registered in Singapore.
• "Website" means the website operated at https://pasirlegara.site.
• "Disbursements" means third-party costs incurred in connection with a matter, such as court filing fees, which are separate from our fees.

2. Acceptance of terms

By engaging our Services, submitting a contact form, or otherwise instructing pasirlegara to act on your behalf, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or engage our services.

You must be at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into an agreement to engage our Services. If you are engaging on behalf of another person, you represent that you have authority to do so.

3. Service description

pasirlegara provides family law services in Singapore, including:

• Coast Sitting (SGD 180): An initial consultation resulting in a written outline of the client's legal position in family matters.
• Patient Course in Family Proceedings (SGD 475): Representation in family proceedings before Singapore's Family Justice Courts.
• Considered Mediation (SGD 335): Facilitated mediation in family disputes, conducted by a pasirlegara practitioner.

Services are available to clients located in Singapore. We do not provide advice on foreign legal systems. All advice and representation is within the scope of Singapore law.

4. Fees and payment

Our fees for each Service are as stated in clause 3 above. These fees are fixed and stated before any work commences. Payment terms will be confirmed in the engagement letter issued at the commencement of each matter.

Disbursements (court filing fees, service fees, and similar third-party costs) are not included in our fixed service fees. Where disbursements are foreseeable, we will advise you of the expected amounts before they are incurred. You will not be charged for disbursements without prior explanation.

All fees are stated in Singapore Dollars (SGD) and are inclusive of GST where applicable under Singapore law.

5. Client responsibilities

You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information relevant to your matter in a timely manner.
• Notify us promptly of any material change in your circumstances.
• Maintain the confidentiality of any advice, documents, or correspondence we provide.
• Use our website and any documents we provide for lawful purposes only.
• Not share access to correspondence or advice in a manner that could compromise the confidentiality of third parties involved in proceedings.

6. Intellectual property

All written advice, documents, and other materials produced by pasirlegara in the course of providing the Service are protected by intellectual property rights. We grant you a personal, non-exclusive licence to use such materials for the purpose for which they were prepared. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use them for other purposes without our written consent.

All content on our website, including text, design, and structure, is the property of pasirlegara and may not be reproduced without permission.

7. Confidentiality and legal privilege

All communications between you and pasirlegara in the context of legal advice and representation are protected by legal professional privilege under Singapore law. We will not disclose privileged information without your consent, except where required by law or court order. You retain the right to waive privilege, but we recommend taking advice before doing so.

8. Disclaimers

Legal advice is provided on the basis of the information you supply to us. Our advice applies to your specific circumstances as understood at the time it is given. We cannot warrant that advice will remain applicable if your circumstances change or if the relevant law changes after advice is provided.

The content on our website is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. You should not act on website content alone without taking specific advice in relation to your own situation.

9. Limitation of liability

To the extent permitted by law, pasirlegara's liability for any claim arising from the provision of the Service is limited to the fees paid for that Service.

We are not liable for indirect, consequential, or economic loss arising from the provision of legal services, except where such loss arises from our negligence or wilful misconduct. Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be excluded by law.

10. Termination

Either party may terminate the engagement at any time by written notice. If you terminate before a Service is completed, you will be liable for fees in respect of work carried out up to the date of termination, calculated on a fair and reasonable basis.

We reserve the right to cease acting in circumstances where we are professionally obliged to do so under the Legal Profession (Professional Conduct) Rules.

11. Dispute resolution

If you have a concern about our Services, please contact us in the first instance at [email protected]. We will endeavour to address concerns within 14 working days.

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Singapore. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Singapore.

12. Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued engagement of our Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Contact

For questions relating to these Terms, please contact: