Singapore legislation
Regulation 8E
Regulation 8E
Application under section 46A(4) of Act to be allowed to apply for divorce
Subregulation 1
An application by a prescribed party under section 46A(4) of the Act to be allowed to apply for a divorce in accordance with the Muslim law must be made by originating summons in Form 6A.
Subregulation 2
The applicant must file the originating summons together with a supporting affidavit —
stating the particulars of the parties to the proceedings;
stating the applicant’s reasons for not attending the applicable prescribed activity; and
exhibiting a copy of each document relied on in support of the application.
Subregulation 3
Unless the Court otherwise directs, the originating summons and the supporting affidavit must be served on the respondent at least 7 days before the date of the first pre-trial conference or first hearing (whichever is earlier) relating to the originating summons.
Subregulation 4
The Court may allow the applicant to make an application for a divorce in accordance with the Muslim law on such terms as the Court thinks fit.