Singapore legislation

Section 121A

of Women’s Charter 1961

Section 121A

Interpretation and application of this Chapter

Amended by2/20112/2011

(1)

In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires —

Amended by2/2011

Definition

“applicant” means the person who applies for an order for financial relief;

Definition

“country” includes a territory;

Definition

“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;

Definition

“matrimonial asset” has the meaning given by section 112(10);

Definition

“order for financial relief” means an order made under section 121G of a description mentioned in that section.

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(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.

Amended by2/2011
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