The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) was passed in Singapore in 2008. Its main purpose is to allow individuals (called “donors”) to plan ahead and appoint someone (called “donees”) to make important decisions for them in the event they lose mental capacity....
When couples with children get divorced in Singapore, the issue of child maintenance usually comes up. That’s because, according to the Singapore Women’s Charter, every parent has a legal obligation to maintain their child, regardless of the legitimacy...
When getting divorced in Singapore, the Court decides on the division of matrimonial assets if you and your spouse are unable to agree. Once an Interim Judgement of Divorce has been granted, the next step is to deal with ‘ancillary matters’. Issues...
There are many circumstances under which married couples and singles may choose to adopt, including situations involving surrogacy or stepchildren. This article covers the basic legal process of adoption in Singapore. Child adoption in Singapore is...
Fear of losing contact with their children is often one of the main reasons why people in unhappy marriages choose to stay married. But when you have legal grounds for divorce and splitting up is in the best interest of your mental and emotional health,...
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