On 5 May 2026, Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) issued a series of new clinical guidelines marking a significant shift in its approach to treating youths with gender dysphoria. The guidelines adopt a cautious stance regarding medical intervention, banning hormonal and surgical treatment for those under the age of 18…
Category: Family and Community
New Child Protection Measures Introduced in Singapore
When news of the Megan Khung case broke in 2020, the headlines gripped the nation, marking it as one of the most horrific child abuse cases Singapore had ever heard. The four-year-old was viciously abused by her mother and her boyfriend for more than a year, before she was killed…
How the Law Can Help Domestic Violence Victims in Singapore
The experience of violence or abuse in the context of family or in the domestic setting (i.e within a home) is one of the most dehumanising and painful things that anyone can experience or witness. While victims may often feel paralysed and lost as to how to handle such a situation, the law is designed to provide safeguards…
Genetic Testing in Singapore & Related Legal Issues
Have you ever wondered about what your genetic makeup would reveal about you? Doing so might allow you to find out more about your ancestry, health issues, and the chances of passing on a health condition to your children. Consumer genetic tests to predict health issues have grown in popularity…
New Laws for Stillbirths in Singapore
The Stillbirths and Births (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill was passed in Parliament in early January 2024 and will introduce a number of amendments to the Registration of Births and Deaths Act (RBDA). These amendments are significant because they aim to give more support to families affected by stillbirths and to make…
New Laws to Protect Victims of Family Violence
On 4 July 2023, amendments to the Women’s Charter were passed to strengthen protection for victims of family violence and facilitate better rehabilitation of perpetrators. Under the new law, “family violence” refers to physical, sexual, emotional and psychological abuse. The Women’s Charter provides statutory protection for victims of family violence…
Shared Care and Control: Pros and Cons in Singapore
Navigating divorce proceedings can be complex and often emotionally difficult for all parties involved, especially when there are children to the marriage. Parents who wish to obtain a divorce would need to consider the arrangements they would need to make for their children. These would include issues such as who…
6 Issues to Consider Before You Divorce in Singapore
Getting a divorce is oftentimes a life-changing decision that can have a significant impact on your family’s life, including your children, if any. If you are considering getting a divorce in Singapore, there are a number of issues that you should keep in mind as you think through this decision.…
4 Tips for a Smooth Simplified Uncontested Divorce in Singapore
A divorce can be a stressful experience. From my 12 years of experience as a lawyer handling divorce matters, I have seen this stress further aggravated by long-running and fiercely contested divorces, and its associated legal costs. Contested divorces happen when parties disagree on the terms of a divorce and…
Divorce, Annulment or Separation: How Should You End Your Marriage?
If you are looking to end your marriage, you may do so by either filing for divorce, annulment or separation. Read on to find out which option may be suitable for you. 1. File for a Divorce If you have been married for at least 3 years For couples who…
