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A proposed Maintenance Enforcement Process (MEP) will facilitate more sustainable maintenance outcomes for divorcing parties, allowing parents to both do their part in co-parenting their children and move on from the split. For those who genuinely cannot pay maintenance, as well as those who face difficulties due to no

From 2017 to 2019, there was an average of 2,700 applications to enforce maintenance orders each year. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Here are some key takeaways from the Parliament session on Monday. Read more at straitstimes.com.

While a proposed new Maintenance Enforcement Process (MEP) allows for a smooth application for financial assistance, it does not guarantee successful outcomes, said MP Louis Chua in Parliament on Monday (May 8). He proposed that the Ministry of Law consider granting additional consideration for, or even guaranteeing a

In family justice cases where the wishes of the child are to be considered by the court, a new Bill proposes that judges be allowed to interview the child. MP Melvin Yong asked if a minimum age will be set to allow only children who are mature enough to convey their views independently. On a proposed new Maintenance En

Information-gathering powers are a “game changer” that will allow Maintenance Enforcement Officers to distinguish between those who cannot pay and those who refuse to pay maintenance, says Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam.

Divorce rates are still on the rise in Singapore and couples do need help to cope with the break-up of their marriage and move on with their lives, especially if children are involved. MP Ng Ling Ling said this in Parliament on Monday (May 8) as she welcomed changes proposed in the Family Jus

Under the proposed Bill, maintenance enforcement officers can obtain personal financial information directly from government agencies and banks, and provide this to the court.