Singapore legislation

Clause 2

of Maintenance of Parents Bill

Clause 2

Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires —“applicant” includes a person in whose favour a maintenance order has been made under the provisions of this Act;“child” includes an illegitimate, adopted and step-child;“respondent” includes a person against whom a maintenance order has been made under the provisions of this Act.

Definition

“applicant” includes a person in whose favour a maintenance order has been made under the provisions of this Act;

Definition

“child” includes an illegitimate, adopted and step-child;

Definition

“respondent” includes a person against whom a maintenance order has been made under the provisions of this Act.