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If your marriage breaks down and you have children, either you or your partner may want to take them back to your home country. Under Singapore law, removing children without the permission of the other parent could amount to child abduction.
Countries which are signatories to The Hague Convention on Child Abduction will co-operate to ensure the safe return of children removed from Singapore.
If you and your spouse wish to live in different countries following your divorce in Singapore, issues will arise about where and with whom the children will live. You will also need to consider contact arrangements between the children and their ‘non-resident’ parent.
Cross-border divorces are far from straightforward and the legal implications complex. Addressing and resolving child issues at an early stage will enable you to deal with them more swiftly.
Relocation and international travel involving children are often complex issues in Singapore divorce cases. This guide explores the considerations and legal framework surrounding relocation, overseas
In international child custody matters the child’s “habitual residence” is critical in determining whether a child has been wrongfully removed to or remains in another
Under the Women’s Charter (Cap 353), your spouse/ex-spouse is required to seek your consent or obtain the permission of the court before removing your child
Under the Women’s Charter (Cap 353), your ex-spouse is required to seek your consent or obtain the permission of the court before removing your child
If your spouse removes your child from Singapore for more than one month without your written consent or without permission from the court, this may
Clients who seek advice from our International Divorce Lawyers regarding the permanent removal of their children from Singapore usually come into the office looking flustered, desperate, and
A parent’s love for his/her child knows no boundaries. Parents act in a way they think is for the best interest of the child even
Whilst undergoing International divorce, you may face confusion in dealing with issues regarding your children —can I bring them for visitation overseas? Or perhaps even
We will study the recent 2014 Singapore Court of Appeal case of BDU v BDT. This will give you some insight onto the basis upon
