Women's Charter (Cap. 353): Primary legislation governing marriage, divorce, family arrangements, division of matrimonial assets, and maintenance obligations in Singapore.
Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA): Specific legislation governing Muslim family law in Singapore, must be considered if any parties are Muslim as their family matters are governed separately.
Mental Capacity Act (Cap. 177A): Legislation governing arrangements involving elderly family members or those with diminished mental capacity to ensure their interests are protected.
Contract Law (Cap. 43): Fundamental legislation covering basic principles of contract formation, capacity to contract, and consideration requirements for the agreement.
Guardianship of Infants Act (Cap. 122): Legislation governing arrangements involving children and their care arrangements, focusing on the welfare of minors.
Private Law of Contract Principles: Legal principles covering validity requirements and enforceability considerations for private agreements between parties.
Family Law Principles: Core legal principles including best interests of children, fair and equitable distribution, and maintenance obligations in family arrangements.
Income Tax Act: Legislation governing tax implications of any financial arrangements made within the family agreement.
Inheritance (Family Provision) Act: Legislation relevant when the family arrangement involves inheritance matters or estate planning.
Central Provident Fund Act: Legislation that must be considered if CPF (Central Provident Fund) monies are involved in the family arrangement.
