Women's Charter (Chapter 353): Primary legislation governing marriage, divorce, and separation matters in Singapore. Essential for any amendments to separation agreements.
Employment Act (Chapter 91): Key legislation to consider if the separation agreement amendment involves any employment-related matters or terms.
Guardianship of Infants Act (Chapter 122): Crucial legislation when the separation agreement amendment involves matters relating to children, their custody, or care arrangements.
Maintenance of Parents Act (Chapter 167B): Relevant when the separation agreement amendment affects maintenance obligations between parties.
Central Provident Fund Act (Chapter 36): Governs matters relating to CPF divisions and nominations in separation agreements.
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Chapter 61): Property-related legislation important for separation agreements involving property division or transfer.
Land Titles Act (Chapter 157): Relevant for separation agreement amendments involving landed property or real estate matters.
Planning Act (Chapter 232): May be relevant for separation agreements involving property development or land use considerations.
Supreme Court Practice Directions: Procedural guidelines issued by the Supreme Court that may affect the format and execution of separation agreement amendments.
Family Justice Courts Practice Directions: Specific guidelines for family-related legal matters, including separation agreements and their amendments.
Singapore Law Society Guidelines: Professional guidelines that lawyers must follow when drafting and executing separation agreement amendments.
Singapore Family Courts Precedents: Previous case decisions that may influence the drafting and terms of separation agreement amendments.
Singapore Mediation Centre Procedures: Mediation guidelines and procedures that may be relevant if the amendment process involves mediation.
