Women's Charter (Cap. 353): Primary legislation in Singapore governing marriage, divorce, and family matters. Essential for understanding the legal framework of post-divorce relationships and obligations.
Protection from Harassment Act (POHA): Singapore legislation dealing with harassment and stalking cases. Relevant for cease and desist letters involving harassing behavior from ex-spouse.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in Singapore. Applicable if the cease and desist involves privacy violations or misuse of personal information.
Common Law Principles - Harassment: Legal principles derived from case law regarding harassment and nuisance, supplementing statutory provisions in Singapore.
Tort Law - Defamation: Legal principles concerning defamation, relevant if the cease and desist involves false statements or damage to reputation by ex-spouse.
Family Justice Rules: Procedural rules governing family law proceedings in Singapore, important for understanding the proper legal framework for family-related disputes.
Personal Protection Orders (PPOs): Court orders available under Singapore law to protect against family violence or harassment, relevant for understanding existing legal protections.
Domestic Exclusion Orders (DEOs): Court orders that exclude a person from a shared residence, relevant for understanding existing legal arrangements between ex-spouses.
Maintenance Orders: Court orders regarding financial support obligations between ex-spouses, which may be relevant to the cease and desist context.
Child Custody Arrangements: Legal arrangements regarding the care and custody of children, which may impact the scope and content of the cease and desist letter.
