Yes. You can apply for a Personal Protection Order (PPO) through the Family Justice Courts.
Based on the financial needs and earning capacity of both parties.
Yes. Joint custody is common, with one parent usually granted care and control.
Yes, unless there’s unreasonable behaviour or desertion. Separation periods depend on whether divorce is contested.
Wives or ex-wives may apply. Husbands can apply under limited circumstances.
Based on the child’s reasonable needs and the financial ability of each parent.
You may file for enforcement in court. Penalties include fines, garnishment, or imprisonment.
Yes, if there is a material change in circumstances, you can apply to vary the order.
Custody refers to decision-making authority (e.g., education, healthcare), while care and control refers to who the child lives with on a day-to-day basis.
Yes. Courts in Singapore often grant joint custody, with care and control awarded to one parent and access to the other.