Singapore legislation
Regulation 9
Regulation 9
Commencement of proceedings in Court, etc.
Subregulation 1
For the purposes of section 102(5)(b) of the Act, an application to the Court for a decree or order for divorce or nullity of marriage must be made by originating summons in Form 6.
Subregulation 2
Except as otherwise provided in these Rules, all other proceedings in the Court must be commenced by filing an originating summons in Form 45A.
Subregulation 3
An originating summons for divorce or nullity of marriage must be endorsed with a case statement in Form 7, 8 or 9, whichever is appropriate, unless the Court otherwise directs.
Subregulation 4
A plaintiff must, at the time of filing of the originating summons endorsed with a case statement or at such other time as may be specified by the Court, file the plaintiff’s relevant CPF statement and additional CPF information.
Subregulation 5
After an originating summons has been served, the plaintiff may only amend the originating summons, or the case statement with which the originating summons is endorsed —
with the permission of the Court; or
in such manner as is agreed to by the defendant.
Subregulation 6
Unless the Court otherwise directs, a copy of the amended originating summons, or amended case statement, must be served on the defendant.
Subregulation 7
Except as expressly provided in these Rules, every application in a pending action or matter must be made by a summons in Form 10.