Singapore legislation
Section 121A
Section 121A
Interpretation and application of this Chapter
(1)
In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires —
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“applicant” means the person who applies for an order for financial relief;
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“country” includes a territory;
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“judicial or other proceedings” includes acts which constitute the means by which a divorce, an annulment of marriage or a legal separation may be obtained in a country and which are done in compliance with the law of that country;
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“matrimonial asset” has the meaning given by section 112(10);
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“order for financial relief” means an order made under section 121G of a description mentioned in that section.
(2)
This Chapter only applies to proceedings, decrees, orders or judgments commenced, made or given (as the case may be) on or after 1 June 2011.