Guardianship of Infants Act (Cap. 122): Primary legislation governing guardianship matters in Singapore that defines legal rights and responsibilities of guardians and establishes the paramount consideration of the child's welfare
Women's Charter (Cap. 353): Contains provisions related to custody and care of children, including relevant sections about parental rights and responsibilities
Mental Capacity Act (Cap. 177A): Important legislation for long-term or permanent guardianship arrangements and decisions about the child's welfare
Children and Young Persons Act (Cap. 38): Provides for the care and protection of children and defines legal obligations towards children's welfare
Party Identification Requirement: Clear identification of all parties involved including parent(s), guardian, and child must be properly documented
Authorization Scope: Specific scope and duration of the authorization must be clearly defined
Guardian Powers: Explicit powers granted to the guardian must be clearly enumerated
Authority Limitations: Clear definition of what the guardian cannot do or decide
Medical Authorization: Specific provisions for emergency medical authorization and healthcare decisions
Termination Conditions: Specific conditions under which the authorization can be terminated
Contact Information: Parent(s) contact information and emergency contact details
Document Authentication: Requirements for proper witnessing and/or notarization of the authorization letter
