{"id":24734,"date":"2025-12-31T22:11:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T14:11:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=24734"},"modified":"2025-12-31T22:11:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T14:11:40","slug":"woman-in-spore-hurt-after-violent-boxing-day-confrontation-with-ex-husband-emergency-order-issued","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=24734","title":{"rendered":"Woman in S&#8217;pore hurt after violent Boxing Day confrontation with ex-husband, emergency order issued"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Boxing Day dinner ends in alleged family violence incident<\/h2>\n<p>A Boxing Day gathering intended as a peaceful year-end dinner escalated into an alleged family violence incident when a woman\u2019s ex-husband confronted her for simply booking a condominium function room.<\/p>\n<p>The incident involved a woman (referred to as X) and her former spouse \u2014 whom she had divorced in June.<\/p>\n<p>Both are legal co-owners of a condominium in Singapore where the confrontation took place.<\/p>\n<p>She said that this altercation followed years of marital strain, including repeated infidelity by her ex-husband.<\/p>\n<h3>Dispute over use of shared property<\/h3>\n<p>X\u00a0told <em>MS News<\/em> that she had booked the condominium\u2019s function room for a small get-together with friends on Boxing Day (26 Dec).<\/p>\n<p>Later that night, her ex-spouse allegedly confronted her at home, insisting she had no right to use shared facilities or invite guests.<\/p>\n<p>This was despite X being a legal co-owner of the property and contributing to mortgage payments and maintenance fees.<\/p>\n<p>During the confrontation, X was allegedly blocked from entering her bedroom, with her ex-spouse refusing to move aside.<\/p>\n<h3>Physical altercation leaves injuries<\/h3>\n<p>When X attempted to retrieve her car keys to send her friends home, the situation escalated.<\/p>\n<p>She was pushed into a wall, resulting in cuts, bruises and a suspected fracture.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<iframe id=\"answers-client-69552920b8289\" class=\"answers-client\" src=\"\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Their 17-year-old son intervened during the altercation and sustained an injury to his hand.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_686989\" style=\"width: 2058px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-686989\" class=\"size-full wp-image-686989 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/301225-boxing-day-incident-pic-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/301225-boxing-day-incident-pic-2.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/301225-boxing-day-incident-pic-2-600x311.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/301225-boxing-day-incident-pic-2-1024x532.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/301225-boxing-day-incident-pic-2-150x78.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/301225-boxing-day-incident-pic-2-1536x797.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2048px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2048\/1063;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-686989\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of X<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>A medical memo from the National University Hospital (NUH) dated Friday (26 Dec) stated that the teenager suffered a fracture to the fourth metacarpal of his right hand, requiring a plaster cast.<\/p>\n<p>X told <em>MS News<\/em> that this \u201caffected his sporting commitments\u201d.<\/p>\n<h3>Emergency Order issued<\/h3>\n<p>An Emergency Order (EOR) under the Women\u2019s Charter 1961 was subsequently issued against the ex-spouse.<\/p>\n<p>The Emergency Order prohibits further acts of family violence and remains in force for 14 days, until 9 Jan 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Under the Women\u2019s Charter, breaching an Emergency Order is a criminal offence, punishable by fines or imprisonment.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_686986\" style=\"width: 706px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-686986\" class=\"size-full wp-image-686986 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/301225-boxing-day-incident-pic-5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/301225-boxing-day-incident-pic-5.png 696w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/301225-boxing-day-incident-pic-5-431x600.png 431w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/301225-boxing-day-incident-pic-5-108x150.png 108w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 696px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 696\/970;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-686986\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of X<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>X\u00a0is also proceeding to apply for a Personal Protection Order (PPO) for herself and her child.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) has been in contact with X, informing her about safety planning measures.<\/p>\n<p>These included identifying early warning signs, moving to safe areas when tensions rise, calling the police if immediate danger arises, and prioritising children\u2019s safety by avoiding their involvement in disputes.<\/p>\n<p>MSF has referred the case to its Protective Service, with a social worker assigned to provide continued support.<\/p>\n<h3>Background of unresolved post-divorce conflict<\/h3>\n<p>X shared that the divorce, finalised earlier this year, followed prolonged marital strain.<\/p>\n<p>This included repeated infidelity, unresolved financial issues, and an outstanding personal loan extended during the marriage.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these circumstances, she did not pursue spousal maintenance or a financial settlement.<\/p>\n<p>She reflected that unresolved resentment, control and entitlement can surface after divorce, sometimes violently.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_686990\" style=\"width: 1391px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-686990\" class=\"size-full wp-image-686990 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/301225-boxing-day-incident-pic-3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1381\" height=\"1742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/301225-boxing-day-incident-pic-3.jpeg 1381w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/301225-boxing-day-incident-pic-3-476x600.jpeg 476w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/301225-boxing-day-incident-pic-3-812x1024.jpeg 812w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/301225-boxing-day-incident-pic-3-119x150.jpeg 119w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/301225-boxing-day-incident-pic-3-1218x1536.jpeg 1218w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1381px) 100vw, 1381px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1381px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1381\/1742;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-686990\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of X<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>X said she chose to share her experience to raise awareness, especially for women navigating sour or high-conflict divorces.<\/p>\n<p>Family violence, she noted, includes not only physical harm but also emotional, psychological and coercive behaviour \u2014 such as blocking access to personal spaces or using force to assert control.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt does not require visible injuries to be recognised,\u201d said X.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFamily violence can occur even after separation,\u201d she told <em>MS News<\/em>. \u201cAbuse is not limited by profession, status, or reputation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cProtection Orders are available, and help can be sought early.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/msf-megan-khung\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018School &amp; agency should have reported more decisively, but it did not,\u2019 MSF says missed signs contributed to Megan Khung\u2019s death<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"6Hu98GUDKB\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/msf-megan-khung\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018School &amp; 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