Evidence Act (Chapter 97): Primary legislation governing the admissibility of evidence and requirements for affidavits and sworn statements in Singapore. Contains provisions regarding the format, content, and legal validity of affidavits.
Oaths and Declarations Act (Chapter 211): Legislation governing the procedural requirements for making statutory declarations and affidavits, including the role of Commissioners for Oaths and the formal requirements for sworn statements in Singapore.
Women's Charter (Chapter 353): Key legislation governing marriage, relationships, and family law in Singapore. Contains provisions about legal recognition of relationships and the rights and obligations of parties in a relationship.
Immigration Act (Chapter 133): Relevant legislation when the affidavit is being used for immigration purposes, including requirements for long-term visit passes and dependent passes in Singapore.
Rules of Court: Procedural rules governing the format requirements for affidavits, filing procedures, and technical requirements for legal documents in Singapore courts.
Commissioner for Oaths Requirement: Procedural requirement that the affidavit must be sworn before a Commissioner for Oaths in Singapore to be legally valid.
Identification Requirements: Legal requirement for proper identification of all parties mentioned in the affidavit, including full legal names and identification numbers.
Relationship Status Declaration: Requirement for a clear and unambiguous statement of the continuing relationship status between the parties involved.
Supporting Evidence: Requirement to include or reference relevant supporting evidence that validates the claims made in the affidavit about the continuing relationship.
Document Format Requirements: Technical requirements for the proper formatting, execution, and attestation of the affidavit according to Singapore legal standards.
