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
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Custody & Care
Custody and care and control are different things in Singapore, and confusing them causes a lot of unnecessary fear. Custody is about major decisions; care and control is about who the child lives with day to day. These guides explain the difference, sole versus joint custody, when a child’s wishes count, and where fathers, grandparents, and unmarried parents stand.
10 articles on custody & care in Singapore.
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
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
Family Law
Will I Lose Custody If I Move Out Before the Divorce in Singapore?
Moving out before divorce in Singapore won't automatically lose you custody. The status quo factor, the welfare of the child test, and how to move out without prejudice.
7 May 2026
Family Law
Care and Control vs Custody in Singapore: The Difference Explained
Care and control vs custody in Singapore confuses most parents. I explain the three orders the Family Justice Courts make, who usually gets each, and why.
6 May 2026
Family Law
Grandparents' Custody Rights in Singapore: Legal Options
Do grandparents have custody rights in Singapore? Learn about visitation rights, legal procedures, and when grandparents can apply for custody.
12 Mar 2025
Family Law
Sole Custody in Singapore: How to Apply & What You Need to Know
Want to apply for sole custody in Singapore? This guide explains the legal requirements, application process, and factors courts consider in custody cases.
28 Feb 2025
Family Law
Changing Custody Arrangements After Divorce in Singapore
A Singapore lawyer's guide to variation of custody orders in Singapore: when courts will change arrangements, the evidence needed, and what it costs.
2 Nov 2024
Family Law
6 Things to Know About Child Custody Arrangements in Singapore
A Singapore lawyer's plain-English guide to child custody arrangements in Singapore: sole vs joint custody, care and control, access, and how courts decide.
20 Oct 2024
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