Women's Charter (Chapter 353): Primary legislation governing matrimonial matters in Singapore, including division of matrimonial assets and maintenance obligations. Critical for married couples undergoing separation.
Property Law Act (Chapter 242): Regulates property ownership and transfer in Singapore, particularly relevant for division of real estate assets and joint ownership considerations.
Trustees Act (Chapter 337): Governs trustee obligations and powers when assets are held in trust arrangements during separation.
Banking Act (Chapter 19): Covers regulations regarding banking matters, particularly relevant for separation of joint bank accounts and financial assets.
Companies Act (Chapter 50): Governs corporate ownership and business assets, important when separation involves business interests or company shares.
Central Provident Fund Act (Chapter 36): Regulates CPF savings, nominations, and distribution rules during asset separation.
Registration of Deeds Act (Chapter 269): Outlines requirements for registering property transfers and necessary documentation for asset separation.
Stamp Duties Act (Chapter 312): Addresses tax implications and stamp duties applicable to asset transfers during separation.
Contracts Act (Chapter 53): Provides framework for contract formation and enforceability, fundamental to creating a valid separation agreement.
Personal Data Protection Act: Ensures compliance with data privacy requirements when handling personal information in separation agreements.
Income Tax Act: Covers tax implications and considerations arising from asset separation and transfers.
