Singapore Family Law Knowledge Centre
The 21 Chambers Knowledge Centre provides clear and practical guides on divorce in Singapore.
Start with the topic relevant to you, understand your options, and find out what steps you can take next.
How Is Wife’s Maintenance Calculated in Singapore?
How is wife’s maintenance calculated in Singapore? Learn what the Court considers, including income, expenses, earning capacity, standard of living and length of marriage.
When Does Spousal Maintenance End in Singapore?
When does spousal maintenance end in Singapore? Learn when maintenance stops after remarriage or death, and when you can apply to vary or rescind maintenance.
Child Maintenance for High-Income Parents in Singapore: Is 15% of Income the Benchmark?
How much child maintenance should a high-income parent pay in Singapore? We examine High Court and Court of Appeal decisions, including cases where maintenance of approximately 15% of a parent's monthly income was considered reasonable.
What Happens If Spousal or Child Maintenance Is Not Paid? A Guide to Enforcing Maintenance in Singapore
A maintenance order is legally binding. If your former spouse fails to pay child or spousal maintenance, the Family Justice Courts have various enforcement powers. Learn what options are available and how maintenance orders can be enforced in Singapore.
Can Child Maintenance Be Varied in Singapore?
A child maintenance order is not always permanent. If circumstances have changed since the original order was made, the Family Justice Courts may vary the amount of maintenance. Learn when child maintenance can be increased or reduced and what evidence the Court considers.
Can I Stop Paying Maintenance If My Ex Remarries?
Remarriage can have a significant impact on spousal maintenance, but it does not automatically end every maintenance obligation. Learn the difference between spousal maintenance and child maintenance, and when you should apply to Court before stopping payments.
How Is Child Maintenance Calculated in Singapore? (2026 Guide)
Learn how child maintenance is calculated in Singapore. Understand the factors considered by the Family Justice Courts, common misconceptions, variation of maintenance, and practical examples.
