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Elements of Family Law in Singapore

Elements of Family Law in Singapore

Author: Leong Wai Kum
Publisher: LexisNexis Singapore
ISBN: 9789812365996
Published In: January 2007
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: Singapore ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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This book discusses the current state of the non-Muslim family law in Singapore. It covers the legal regulation of marriage, the relationship between the husband and wife, the relationship between parents and their children, the termination of marriage, the provision of maintenance among family members, the determination of property interests between family members and the orders a court may make upon ordering the termination of marriage including the division of matrimonial assets, the provision of maintenance for the former wife and orders relating to the upbringing and maintenance of the children of the marriage.

It also briefly discusses the relationship between the general non-Muslim family law and the exceptional Muslim family law as well as that between the civil courts that apply the non-Muslim law and the Syariah Court that applies the Muslim law. Interpersonal conflicts that have arisen before the courts are also briefly discussed. The family law must be carefully moulded to suit the conditions of family life in Singapore. It should ideally espouse the common values of Singaporeans.

While the law in Singapore was originally modelled on the prevailing law in England and all communities share the common aspiration to support the continuance of family relationships and promote family values, details as to what constitutes ideal legal regulation do vary between countries. It is hoped that this book contributes to the uniquely Singaporean jurisprudence.

· Chapter 1: Formation of marriage
· Chapter 2: Void and voidable marriages
· Chapter 3: Husband and wife relationship
· Chapter 4: Family violence
· Chapter 5: Separation and divorce
· Chapter 6: Matrimonial proceedings
· Chapter 7: Parents
· Chapter 8: Children
· Chapter 9: Guardianship and custody
· Chapter 10: Legitimate parent-child relationship
· Chapter 11: Adoption
· Chapter 12: Maintenance of child and child’s maintenance of aged parent
· Chapter 13: Maintenance of wife during subsistence of marriage
· Chapter 14: Property of spouses during marriage
· Chapter 15: Division of matrimonial assets
· Chapter 16: Maintenance of former wife
· Chapter 17: Laws and courts