Can I be Forced to Maintain a Child Even Though I am not the Parent?
I’m not a parent. Can the court still force me to pay for a child’s maintenance?...
Theft – s378 of the Penal Code
This blog post will first lay out the general elements of theft under Section 378 of the Penal Code....
Common Driving Offences and their Punishments
A key legislation which proscribes dangerous driving behaviour in Singapore is the Road Traffic Act (“RTA”). This legislation regulates the conduct of road users and the use of vehicles in Singapore. In this article, we will look at some common driving offences and their prescribed punishments. ...
Criminal Force & Assault – s350 and 351 of the Penal Code
When is a person guilty of using “criminal force”? Criminal force under Section 350 is a charge that is taken very seriously in Singapore. This is especially when criminal force is used in furtherance of sexual crimes such as outrage of modesty or in cases of wrongful confinement as well as case...
Prenuptial Agreements in Division of Matrimonial Assets
Prenuptial agreements are a common trend in marriages today. They often involve the spouses entering into an agreement, prior to marriage,...
Obtaining Maintenance in Singapore After a Divorce Overseas
Ordinarily, the Family Justice Courts could only order financial relief in the form of division of matrimonial assets (s 112, Women’s Charter (“WCh)), or maintenance of the former spouse (s 113, WCh) in respect of marriages that had been terminated in Singapore....
Spousal Maintenance in Singapore FAQs
Who can claim for spousal maintenance? The Women’s Charter provides that the wife or an incapacitated husband can claim for maintenance from the other spouse....
Hague Convention FAQ`s
What if my spouse “kidnaps” our child to another country? The biggest nightmare of any parent going through a divorce is the possibility of never seeing his or her child again. Even worse, when you wake up the next day or return home from work only to find out that your spouse and the child [&he...
Interim Custody, Care and Control (ICCC) in Singapore
An Interim Custody, Care and Control (ICCC) order governs the care arrangements for the children of marriage prior to a divorce pending the finalization of the divorce, which is concluded with the issuance of a Final Judgment....
Is Mediation Suitable For You?
Many who are considering divorce would also consider the option of mediation rather than litigation for the following reasons:...