Singapore legislation

Regulation 8E

of Muslim Marriage and Divorce Rules

Regulation 8E

Application under section 46A(4) of Act to be allowed to apply for divorce

Amended byS 639/2018 wef 22/10/2018

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 —

(a)

stating the particulars of the parties to the proceedings;

(b)

stating the applicant’s reasons for not attending the applicable prescribed activity; and

(c)

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

Amended byS 639/2018 wef 22/10/2018

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.