[fallen11]

In singapore?
sorry its not 50/50
maybe the lawyer just want to induce you to fight for it so he gets your business.
Can say its almost certain that the female gets the kids' custody. There are exceptions of course.

Exceptions:
1. She gives up custody by herself. This one is no contest, you win.
(next few points are to paint a very bad picture of her to the court)
2. she is being declared insane or mentally unsound / unstable
3. she has a record of committing violence or child abuse, or potential to cause physical harm to the kids.
4. Alcohol, drug or gambling addiction
5. Anything else proving she isnt capable of looking after her kids. But it must be a very strong case. No income is not a strong case as you'll be paying her child maintainence at least.
6. Any criminal record will be against her favour, but depends on how serious it was.

From experiences around me which i came across. Of course there will be other views.