Women's Charter: Primary legislation governing marriage and divorce in Singapore, particularly Section 112 regarding division of matrimonial assets and Section 112(2)(e) concerning agreements between parties about asset division upon divorce
Supreme Court of Judicature Act: Legislation relevant for enforcement and jurisdiction matters in prenuptial agreements
Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA): Specific legislation applicable if either party is Muslim, requiring compliance with Syariah law principles
Full and Frank Disclosure Requirement: Legal requirement that both parties must provide complete financial disclosure, failure of which may void the agreement
Independent Legal Advice Requirement: Each party must receive and document independent legal advice before entering into the agreement
Fairness and Reasonableness Principle: Legal principle requiring that the agreement must not be unconscionable and terms should be reasonable at time of execution
Timing Considerations: Agreement should be executed well before the marriage, as last-minute agreements may be subject to legal challenge
Capacity Requirements: Legal requirement that both parties must have mental capacity and enter agreement without undue influence or duress
Future Provisions Consideration: Legal consideration for including provisions for future events such as children and property acquisition, including review mechanisms
Enforceability Status: Legal status that prenuptial agreements are not automatically binding in Singapore courts but may be considered as a factor in matrimonial proceedings
