Civil Law
What Are the Penalties for Defamation in Singapore?
Defamation in Singapore is both a civil tort (damages) and a criminal offence under Penal Code s499. Damages range from thousands to millions; jail up to 2 years.
9 May 2026
Legal Blog
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Family Law
Can I Refuse Access to My Ex After Divorce in Singapore?
Refusing access to your ex in Singapore where there's a court order is breach of order. The risks, when refusal is justified, and how to vary access properly.
8 May 2026
Family Law
What Rights Do Unmarried Fathers Have in Singapore?
Unmarried fathers in Singapore have no automatic parental rights, but can establish them. Paternity, custody, access, and maintenance for children born out of wedlock.
8 May 2026
Family Law
Can a Father Get Custody of His Children in Singapore?
Yes, fathers can get custody and care and control in Singapore. There is no maternal preference. The welfare-of-child test under s125 is gender-neutral, what matters.
8 May 2026
Family Law
How Is Child Maintenance Calculated in Singapore?
Child maintenance in Singapore is set under s127 Women's Charter on means and needs. The framework, typical figures, and what counts as the child's reasonable needs.
8 May 2026
Family Law
At What Age Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With in Singapore?
There is no fixed age in Singapore at which a child can choose. The Family Justice Courts weigh the child's wishes against welfare, with maturity, not age, as the test.
8 May 2026
Family Law
Sole vs Joint Custody in Singapore: Which One Applies?
Joint custody is the default in Singapore. Sole custody is the exception. The s124-125 framework, what each actually means, and when the courts depart from joint.
8 May 2026
Criminal Law
What Is a Stern Warning from the Police in Singapore?
A stern warning in Singapore is a formal record of investigation without a conviction. What it is, when it's issued, what it shows on background checks, and your rights.
8 May 2026
Criminal Law
Can the Police Search My Phone in Singapore?
Police phone searches in Singapore: when a warrant is needed, when it isn't, and what to do if you're asked to unlock your phone or hand over passwords.
8 May 2026
Criminal Law
What Happens If You're Caught With Drugs in Singapore?
Drug offences in Singapore are governed by the MDA: presumption of trafficking by quantity, mandatory minimums, and the s33 capital threshold. What to expect.
8 May 2026
Criminal Law
What Are the Penalties for Drink Driving in Singapore?
Drink driving in Singapore: mandatory minimum fines from S$2,000, mandatory driving disqualification, possible jail. The Road Traffic Act framework and what to expect.
8 May 2026
Criminal Law
How Does Bail Work in Singapore?
Bail in Singapore released under CPC s92-95: bailable vs non-bailable offences, how surety works, the bail amount, and when bail is refused or revoked.
8 May 2026
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