When a marriage ends, decisions on where the children will stay and with whom, and also about their care, are often the heaviest burden of the whole custody process. Handling such critical issues in Singapore means understanding rules and, just as importantly, listening with compassion.
At Amarjit Sidhu Law, we understand that every family story is unique. Our approach is grounded not only in legal expertise but in a profound respect for the emotional complexities that accompany family disputes. We pride ourselves on guiding clients through difficult transitions with clarity, compassion, and unwavering advocacy. The firm works closely with parents, offering clear plans and honest advice, keeping the children’s best interests at heart.
Understanding Child Custody in Singapore
In Singapore, child custody is governed by the Women’s Charter, Family Justice Acta and Family Justice Rules, which place the child’s welfare and best interest above all else. This criterion forms a guiding principle for all the judgments made at the Singapore Family Justice Court.
Child custody cases in Singapore are broken down into four main areas:
- Custody
This is the power to make big decisions, such as the child’s education, schooling, religion, and medical care. Judges often prefer joint custody because it keeps both parents in the loop on these choices. Only in rare exceptional cases with there be an order of sole custody.
- Care and Control
This defines the living arrangements and shows with which parent the child shall reside with.
- Access
This refers to the non-custodian parent’s right to have regular contact with the child. These visits may be unsupervised or in rare cases, not allowed at all.
- Shared Care and Control
In most cases, the court tends to prefer the joint custody option, practicing custody as shared parenting responsibility. However, exclusive sole custody may be granted in cases of domestic violence, abuse and neglect, or when a parent is deemed unfit.
Why Choose Amarjit Sidhu Law
A child custody lawyer is not just an advocate in the court; he/she is a strategist, negotiator, and even a provider of emotional support during one of the most difficult legal battles in life.
Amarjit Sidhu Law offers tailored, principle-based advice. Every case is thorough and approached with a focus on the child. The firm’s legal approaches are driven by empathy, anchored in the law, and implemented with utmost finesse.
ASL Law’s credibility in providing practical, timely and result-centred legal services is particularly well-placed in sensitive custody conflicts where emotions run high. Their clients receive:
- Personalised representation guided by client priorities and child welfare
- Strategic advocacy that balances firmness in court with negotiation skills
- Multilingual service in English, Malay, Punjabi, Hindi and Mandarin
- Strong track record in sole or joint custody and complex access arrangements
- Clear communication throughout the case
Custody Disputes Handled by Amarjit Sidhu Law
- Contested Divorce with Custody Claims
When both parents fight for care and control, the firm gathers school reports, witness statements, and even the child’s own views, and builds a clear, evidence-based picture for the court.
- International Relocation or Abduction
Cross-border fights over moving abroad or fears that a child may be taken overseas are treated as urgent. The firm’s lawyers can move quickly and legally utilise international treaties, such as the Hague Convention.
- Changing Custody Orders [Variation]
Our team works with clients looking to adjust the current custody or access orders when children grow up or parent situations shift.
- Custody Rights for Unmarried Parents
Unwed parents also have legal rights and duties. Amarjit Sidhu Law steps in to defend those rights, especially when single parent access or joint custody is in question. Majority of such clients are expatriates working in Singapore.
- Cases Involving Abuse or Neglect
When abuse or safety claims surface, the firm moves quickly to get temporary safeguards in place and to argue for supervised visits or protective living arrangements.
What differentiates Amarjit Sidhu Law?
- Detailed Consultation
Every client is a priority. ASL Law ensures that all their clients are heard, understood, and taken care of concerning their legal issues.
- Evidence-Gathering Support
Our team stands by while you gather proof of your child’s welfare, caregiving record, good grades, and strong emotional ties.
- Expert Coordination
The firm works with lawyers, child psychologists, social workers, and counsellors to assess the child’s emotional well-being and present holistic, persuasive narratives in court.
- Litigation and Mediation
Although the firm is ready to head to court if needed, it often steers cases toward Family Dispute Resolution first, especially if it protects the children from further emotional harm. Mediation is therefore necessary.
Custody battles are more than legal fights; they are turning points that shape a child’s future. Facing such battles with confidence, calls for skilled lawyers who listen with empathy, guard the matter with strict confidentiality and put the child’s best interest at heart.
Amarjit Sidhu Law stands ready to walk beside you. Backed by family law expertise and a client-first philosophy, the firm provides a safe and powerful route forward.
Contact Amarjit Sidhu Law today to schedule a confidential consultation.
📍 133 New Bridge Road, Chinatown Point #11-09, Singapore 059413
📞 +65 6259 2460 | +65 9885 4058
📧 amarjit@asl-law.com.sg
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