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Your ex stopped paying child maintenance.
Can they really just walk away?

In Singapore, child maintenance isn’t optional. It’s the legal duty of both parents to support their child whether or not they were ever married.

This covers basics like food, school fees, healthcare and the amount depends on your child’s needs and each parent’s financial situation.

If payments stop, you can take action. The court can deduct wages, seize assets, or even jail the non-paying parent. And no private agreements to “skip” maintenance won’t hold up if they’re not in the child’s best interests.

If you’re dealing with unpaid support, speak to a family lawyer. It’s not just about the money, it’s about securing your child’s future.

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Think custody means living with your child? Not exactly.

In Singapore, custody is about big-picture decisions like schooling and medical care. But care and control? That’s who the child lives with day to day.

Courts usually grant joint custody so both parents stay involved in major choices. But care and control often goes to one parent, though Dads can apply for shared arrangements, especially if they’ve been hands-on.

And if your ex blocks access or breaks the court order? That’s enforceable even with a bailiff, if needed.

If you’re going through custody discussions, speak to a family lawyer. It’s not just about legal terms, it’s about making sure your child gets what’s best.

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Own property overseas and getting divorced in Singapore?

Foreign assets like homes in KL, Bali, or even London can still be part of your divorce case. If the property was bought during the marriage or used by the family, the Singapore courts will likely treat it as a matrimonial asset.

But enforcing court orders overseas can be tricky. That’s why Singapore courts often include the value of the property in the asset pool and balance things out using local property, CPF, or cash.

It’s not about the property itself — it’s about what’s fair.

If you or your spouse own property overseas, talk to a family lawyer. The earlier you get advice, the easier it is to divide things clearly and fairly.

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