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The matrimonial law of Singapore categorises marriages contracted in Singapore into two categories: civil marriages and Muslim marriages. The Registry of Marriage (ROM) administers civil marriages in accordance to the Women's Charter, while the Registry of Muslim Marriages (ROMM) administers Muslim marriages in accordance to the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA).
The Family law of Singapore deals with several family legal issues in Singapore. It deals with adoptions, divorce, children's issues, division of matrimonial property, personal protection orders, probate and maintenance. The family court in Singapore oversees these legal issues.
The Women's Charter 1961 is an Act of the Singaporean Parliament that provides for monogamous marriages, divorce, maintenance, and protection of family. It was based on existing legislation and amended in 2011 and 2016 to address divorce, custody, and enforcement issues.
Matrimonial regimes are applied either by operation of law or by way of prenuptial agreement in civil-law countries, and depend on the lex domicilii of the spouses at the time of or immediately following the wedding. (See e.g. Quebec Civil Code and French Civil Code, arts. 431-492.).
The High Court of Singapore is the lower division of the Supreme Court of Singapore, which also includes the Court of Appeal and the Court of Criminal Appeal. The High Court exercises original and appellate jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters, as well as judicial review and supervisory powers over subordinate courts.
Learn about the history, organisation and perception of the judicial system of Singapore, which is based on the common law legal system. Find out how the Supreme Court, State Courts and Family Justice Courts hear civil and criminal cases, and how Singapore ranks in rule of law and judicial independence.
Learn about the history and current rules of Singaporean citizenship, which is governed by the Constitution of Singapore. Find out how to acquire or lose Singaporean nationality by birth, descent, naturalisation, or dual citizenship.
The Constitution of the Republic of Singapore Tribunal is an ad hoc tribunal established by Article 100 of the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore. [1] Article 100 was introduced into the Constitution by the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment No. 2) Act 1994, which was passed by Parliament on 25 August 1994 and assented ...