When a marriage ends, ensuring the well-being of the children becomes the most important priority. At Esteem Law LLC, we help parents navigate the legal issues surrounding custody, care and control, access, and financial support — always with the best interests of the children in mind.
Custody refers to the right to make major decisions in a child’s life — such as education, religion, and healthcare.
In Singapore, joint custody is the norm, reflecting the belief that both parents should remain involved in key aspects of the child’s upbringing.
This determines which parent the child lives with on a day-to-day basis. The parent with care and control manages the child’s daily needs, while the other parent is typically granted access rights.
The non-custodial parent is usually granted regular access to maintain a strong parent-child relationship. Access can be:
A spouse may also claim maintenance if they cannot support themselves after the divorce. This typically applies to wives or incapacitated husbands.
Courts will consider factors such as:
Under Singapore law, both parents are responsible for financially supporting their children. Maintenance (also known as child support) may include:
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