Custody
refers the authority in which an adult can possess over a child. This includes,
most notably, the authority to make decisions for the child and take
responsibility for the care and control of the child. In Singapore, the court
is in power to grant the order of custody and appoint a guardian for the child.
Custody split with care and
control
The more
common way to split the responsibilities is to have an order for 1) daily ‘care
and control’ of the child, and another order for 2) any residual authority over
the child. In such a situation, the court will usually grant an access order to
the parent that no longer has the child living with him or her. This aims to strike a compromise between
both parents in issues of custody.
Sole and joint custody
The
court can also appoint only one adult to possess custody over the child, or it
can also order joint custody where two (or possibly more) persons jointly
possess the authority to make major decisions for the child.
Care and Control
An order
of care and control determines which parent, or adult, the child will continue
to live with. This is necessary when parties separate. This order does not
necessarily include the authority to make bigger decisions. Hence, the parent
with the order of ‘care and control’ is legally expected to co-operate with the
other parent, if s/he does possess the authority.
For more
information on Family Law issues, please visit www.singaporedivorcelawyer.com.sg
Should you require legal representation, kindly contact Gloria James-Civetta & Co on 6337-0469 for a free consultation with our divorce lawyer, or email
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