As mentioned earlier, the other parent (who does not have the right to have Care and Control of the Children) will be given the right to have Access to the Children as a separate Order of the Court. Access to the Children (or “visitation rights”) means the right to spend time with the Children directly. […]
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How does the Court decide on which parent to give Care and Control to?
The Family Justice Courts in Singapore tend to give the mother in a Divorce the right to Care and Control of the Children in most cases of Divorce. Some say that this is because the perception and belief is that mothers typically are the main caregiver from the time of the Children are born and […]
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Penal Notices and other Child Custody issues
If you and your spouse are contested and disputing how the Custody of your Children should be decided and you are worried about how this will be decided in your Divorce, you may need to engage a lawyer experienced in Divorce and Family Law in Singapore to advise you of your rights and options as […]
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What does the Family Court consider in making Custody Orders?
In arriving at a decision on the Custody Orders, the Court will consider a wide range of issues and factors, including the following: Who was the main and primary caregiver of the Child during their formative years? What are the current living arrangements? What are the wishes and preferences of the Children? What are the […]
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How does the Court make decisions on Child Custody in a Divorce?
In deciding which parent to give Custody or Care and Control to in a Divorce, the Family Justice Court in Singapore takes into account the “welfare principle” which is a guiding principle stating that the Court will always make decisions that are in the best interests of the Children. The welfare of the Children is […]
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Types of Child Custody Orders that a Court can make in a Divorce
The Court can make an Order granting you and your spouse rights to the Custody of the Children in a number of different variations: Sole Custody. If you are given Sole Custody of your Children, you will become the sole decision-maker for major decisions concerning their upbringing. The Court will usually give Sole Custody to […]
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