The ECDA has announced that from March 2019, there will be more child care subsidy for non-working mothers looking for work or caring for their younger child. In a welcome move, the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) announced that, from March 2019, there will be more child care subsidy for…
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Give Your Spouse the Best Wedding Gift by Writing Your Will
Why is Writing Your Will the Best Wedding Gift You Can Give Your Spouse? You met the love of your life, pulled off an Instagram-worthy wedding night and enjoyed a romantic honeymoon in quaint little European towns. All that’s left is to get your spouse the perfect wedding gift, but…
What all parents should know before getting a divorce
Marriage is a sacred institution, they say. But the fact is that some marriages simply do not last, despite the couple involved doing everything they can to make it work. And so divorce is contemplated; divorce sometimes happens. Divorce is certainly not a walk in the park for most couples…
MOM outline new guidelines for sending a domestic worker home
If you have a domestic worker or plan to hire one, read this first! If you have house help, take note of these new guidelines for helpers after the end of their contracts, as outlined by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act. The…
10 HDB flat rules in Singapore you are probably unaware of, and breaking!
Are you sure you haven’t broken these HDB flat rules in Singapore? Love them or hate them, you just can’t ignore them. There’s nothing more Singaporean than living in an HDB flat. We love our stray cats, potted plants and crowded corridors. But are you sure you are not breaking…
Divorce Issues for Singapore Fathers: Child Custody, Asset Division etc.
This article is intended to provide useful advice to fathers contemplating divorce. At the outset, it is important to bear in mind that family law is about balancing the rights of both spouses, and what is in the best interests of any children they have, so that there is a…
When children become victims of marital war
Remember that this isn’t just about you, so do what’s right for your child. When parents call it quits on their marriage, the children will also feel pain and suffer in silence – some are used as pawns in custody battles or even kidnapped by their mother or father. What…
Helping Children Deal With Divorce: A Guide For Parents
How can you help your kids cope with a divorce? Helping children deal with divorce is as difficult as the divorce itself. I don’t know how it feels like, and I can’t pretend that I do. But I know of people who live with the fear that one day their…
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…
Car seat rules in Singapore – What parents should know
A car takes you places but it is important to recognise the dangers of not using a child car seat for your baby or toddler. Here’s what parents need to know about Singapore laws on child car seat safety. — Traffic accidents happen on a daily basis in Singapore, and…