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Saturday 15 February 2014

Proposed Parenting Plan – The best interests of the child



The right approach to resolving your divorce is to reach an amicable settlement with your spouse, especially when it involves children. A good divorce lawyer will encourage a holistic, long term solution to their clients.

When making a final parenting order, the family court is required to take into consideration, the best interests for the child. Parents should also use this principle when making their proposed parenting plans.

In Singapore, both parents are responsible for the upbringing and welfare of their children till the age of 21. However, maintenance orders may be extended for children above this age under certain circumstances- such as if they are pursuing their tertiary education or undergoing national service.

The priority of family court is to take into consideration, the benefit of a child`s meaningful relationship with both his/her parents and the need to protect the child from physical or psychological abuse.

The court takes into consideration:

-         The child`s views and reasons for their views.

-         The child`s relationship with his parents.

-         The attitude shown parents to encourage the child to continue a relationship with the other parent.

-        The impact of changed circumstances on a child`s day by day schedule, incorporating detachment from a guardian and careers e.g. grandparents and relatives. 

-         The parents ability to provide for the child`s needs (financial and emotional).

-         The parent`s attitude towards the child and their upbringing.

-         The maturity, sex and lifestyle of a child and of either of the child`s parents.

-          The act or threat of violence involving a child or a member of the child’s family.


A court will also take into consideration the degree to which each parent has or has not beforehand met their parental obligations, in particular;

-    The parent`s willingness to participate in decision making about major long-term issues involving the child

-    Time spent with the child.

-    Parents meeting their obligations to maintain a child and facilitating of the other parent’s involvement in these aspects of the child’s life.

Contact with our experienced family lawyer @ http://www.singaporedivorcelawyer.com.sg/ 

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