Singapore legislation

Section 54

of Women’s Charter 1961

Section 54

Money and property derived from housekeeping allowance

Amended by9/67

If any question arises as to the right of a husband or wife to money derived from any allowance made by the husband for the expenses of the matrimonial home or for similar purposes, or to any property acquired out of that money, the money or property shall, in the absence of any agreement between them to the contrary, be treated as belonging to the husband and the wife in equal shares.