Under Singapore law, it is the duty of a parent to maintain, or at least contribute to the maintenance of his or her child, unless an agreement
During court proceedings, the paramount consideration of the court remains to be the child’s welfare, and best interest. This is stated within section 125(2) of the Women’s
What happens when a party fails to make a required payment under a maintenance order? In this article, we will explore the different possible courses of action
Generally, legal family matters (i.e., divorces, etc) are incredibly sensitive. Therefore, court orders and judgements are made more carefully. In 2014, the Judge-Led approach to be applied
Maintenance refers to a form of monetary support for wives, children, and/or incapacitated husbands. Generally, maintenance is to be paid during and post-marriage
During the course of a marriage (inclusive of interim maintenance applications) to after it’s breakdown, the spouses of the marriage (i.e., the parents) have a duty to
the following principles pertaining to the matter: – Where you might require more advice and consultancy about your case and the legal procedures, it is ideal to
In Singapore, a child is legitimate where they were either born or conceived when their parents were validly married to each other. According to section 111(1) of
In a marriage, parties are generally expected to follow the Consortium. The Consortium establishes the right of companionship and association between two parties within a marriage. It
When filing for divorce in Singapore, there is only one ground for divorce – being that the marriage had irretrievably broken down. In accordance to the Women’s
