International Women’s Day 2025
💜Happy International Women’s Day 2025! 💜 Today, we honor the strength of women and the commitment to #AccelerateAction for gender equality.
Cohabitation Agreement in Singapore: Why Modern Couples Should Consider One
As long-term cohabitation becomes increasingly accepted as a viable alternative to traditional marriage, it is crucial for couples embarking on this journey to set their own ground rules through a Cohabitation Agreement. While often overlooked, this is an important safeguard which clarifies responsibilities and protects both cohabitants’ interests.
Post-Nuptial Agreements in Singapore
Post-Nuptial Agreements (“PNA”) are formal agreements entered into by married couples with varying objectives. For some couples, PNAs may be helpful in restating their financial plans, protecting individual assets, or clarifying parental or financial responsibilities.
Pre-Nuptial Agreements in Singapore: Legal Considerations & Common Misconceptions
Pre-Nuptial Agreements (“PNA”) have become an increasingly popular tool for soon-to-be newlyweds to record their intentions on how their financial and childcare disputes should be resolved in the event of a divorce. For most couples, a PNA provides a clear roadmap to the end insuring against a potentially costly and acrimonious divorce.
Child Access Order Enforcement Amendments effective from 2 January 2025
The latest child access orders enforcement amendments to the Women’s Charter introduces clear consequences for non-compliance with child orders. These changes will help foster a healthy culture of co-parenting and protect the children’s emotional welfare post-divorce.
Maintenance Enforcement Process Amendments effective from 16 January 2025
The launch of the new Maintenance Enforcement Process (MEP) with the introduction of Maintenance Enforcement Officers (MEOs) marks a crucial advancement in ensuring better compliance to maintenance orders.
Family Violence Amendments effective from 2 January 2025
The latest family violence amendments to the Women’s Charter legally recognizes emotional and psychological abuse and coercive control as family violence, deserving of protection under the law. Broader protective measures such as a Stay Away Order and No Contact Order have also been introduced.
