What is “Cheating”? Within the Singaporean legal system “Cheating”, as stipulated by S415 of the Penal Code 1871, refers to the act of deceiving another person into
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
When broaching about criminal offences, the Court utilizes sentencing frameworks that can differ on a case-by-case basis. ‘Sentencing’ refers to a process utilized by the court, upon
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
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
Under the Singapore law, acts constituting an outrage of modesty are criminalized under s354 of the Penal Code 1871. It states that: – When determining if an
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
