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Part 1GENERAL
Regulation 1Citation and commencement (P. 1, r. 1)
Regulation 2Revocation, transitional provisions and application (P. 1, r. 2)
Regulation 3General definitions (P. 1, r. 3)
Regulation 4Objectives (P. 1, r. 4)
Regulation 5General powers of Court (P. 1, r. 5)
Regulation 6Calculation of time (P. 1, r. 6)
Regulation 7Extension or shortening of time (P. 1, r. 7)
Regulation 8Inspection of court documents (P. 1, r. 8)
Regulation 9Judgment in proceedings heard in private (P. 1, r. 9)
Regulation 10Forms (P. 1, r. 10)
Regulation 11Language of documents (P. 1, r. 11)
Regulation 12Use of foreign documents under Apostille Convention or Civil Procedure Convention (P. 1, r. 12)
Regulation 13Methods of hearing (P. 1, r. 13)
Part 2PROCEEDINGS UNDER PART 10 OF WOMEN’S CHARTER 1961
Regulation 1Definitions of this Part (P. 2, r. 1)
Regulation 2Matrimonial applications (P. 2, r. 2)
Regulation 3Co-respondent and person named in matrimonial application (P. 2, r. 3)
Regulation 4Notice to contest (P. 2, r. 4)
Regulation 5Reply and cross-application for divorce, judicial separation or nullity of marriage (P. 2, r. 5)
Regulation 6Medical examination (P. 2, r. 6)
Regulation 7Request for trial or hearing dates (P. 2, r. 7)
Regulation 8Simplified proceedings for divorce and judicial separation (P. 2, r. 8)
Regulation 9Objection to interim judgment being made final (P. 2, r. 9)
Regulation 10Final judgment (P. 2, r. 10)
Regulation 11Failure to conduct claims for ancillary relief in timely manner (P. 2, r. 11)
Regulation 12Applications under Chapter 4 or 5 of Part 10 of Act (P. 2, r. 12)
Regulation 13Applications under section 121D of Act (P. 2, r. 13)
Regulation 14Applications under section 121B of Act (P. 2, r. 14)
Regulation 15Applications under section 17A(2)(c) of Supreme Court of Judicature Act 1969 (P. 2, r. 15)
Regulation 16Affidavits for claims for ancillary relief (P. 2, r. 16)
Regulation 17Disclosure in claims for ancillary relief (P. 2, r. 17)
Regulation 18Binding summaries (P. 2, r. 18)
Regulation 19Variation of orders (P. 2, r. 19)
Regulation 20Non-parties (P. 2, r. 20)
Part 3QUASI-CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS
Regulation 1Application of this Part (P. 3, r. 1)
Regulation 2Definitions of this Part (P. 3, r. 2)
Regulation 3Application of Rules (P. 3, r. 3)
Regulation 4Application of Code (P. 3, r. 4)
Regulation 5Application of Evidence Act 1893 (P. 3, r. 5)
Regulation 6Mode of commencement of proceedings (P. 3, r. 6)
Regulation 7Examination of written complaint (P. 3, r. 7)
Regulation 8Issuance of summons or Notice of Application (P. 3, r. 8)
Regulation 9Service of summons or Notice of Application (P. 3, r. 9)
Regulation 10Applicant’s reasons for or grounds of application to commence proceedings (P. 3, r. 10)
Regulation 11Proof of service (P. 3, r. 11)
Regulation 12Interlocutory and other applications (P. 3, r. 12)
Regulation 13Persons under disability (P. 3, r. 13)
Regulation 14Dispensation of attendance of party (P. 3, r. 14)
Regulation 15Absence of respondent — Category 1 proceedings, Category 2 proceedings and Category 3B proceedings (P. 3, r. 15)
Regulation 16Absence of respondent — Category 1A proceedings, Category 3A proceedings and Category 4 proceedings (P. 3, r. 16)
Regulation 17Issuance of orders and documents (P. 3, r. 17)
Regulation 18Service of expedited order (P. 3, r. 18)
Regulation 19Affidavit evidence (P. 3, r. 19)
Regulation 20[Deleted by S 996/2024 wef 16/01/2025]
Regulation 21Disclosure in maintenance proceedings (P. 3, r. 21)
Regulation 22Court’s power to order production of documents (P. 3, r. 22)
Regulation 22ADefinition of this Division (P. 3, r. 22A)
Regulation 22BTime for serving Notice of Application (P. 3, r. 22B)
Regulation 22CSupplementary provisions for section 160A(4) applications (P. 3, r. 22C)
Regulation 22DHearing of applications (P. 3, r. 22D)
Regulation 22EOrder to specify date (P. 3, r. 22E)
Regulation 22FSetting aside order (P. 3, r. 22F)
Regulation 22GDefinition of this Division (P. 3, r. 22G)
Regulation 22HSubstitution of applicant for protection order (P. 3, r. 22H)
Regulation 22IApplications to vary, suspend or revoke protection orders (P. 3, r. 22I)
Regulation 22JMandatory treatment orders (P. 3, r. 22J)
Regulation 22KPrescribed circumstances in section 81(1)(b) and (e) of Women’s Charter 1961 (P. 3, r. 22K)
Regulation 22LChange of solicitor (P. 3, r. 22L)
Regulation 22MAppointment or authorisation of deputy or donee (P. 3, r. 22M)
Regulation 22NProvision of information to MEO (P. 3, r. 22N)
Regulation 22OForce and effect of order under section 86(2) of Women’s Charter 1961 (P. 3, r. 22O)
Regulation 22PSubmission of MEO’s interim report (P. 3, r. 22P)
Regulation 22QExamination of MEO (P. 3, r. 22Q)
Regulation 22RPrescribed particulars in section 91F(1)(a)(iii) of Women’s Charter 1961 (P. 3, r. 22R)
Regulation 22SForms for purposes of sections 91B(1)(g) and 91E(4) of Women’s Charter 1961 (P. 3, r. 22S)
Regulation 23Definitions and application of this Division (P. 3, r. 23)
Regulation 24Application for enforcement order for attachment of debt (P. 3, r. 24)
Regulation 25Enforcement orders for attachment of debt (P. 3, r. 25)
Regulation 26Discharge of non-party (P. 3, r. 26)
Regulation 27Money in Court (P. 3, r. 27)
Regulation 28How enforcement order for attachment of debt is carried out (P. 3, r. 28)
Regulation 29Claims and objections to attachment (P. 3, r. 29)
Regulation 30Examination of enforcement respondent (P. 3, r. 30)
Regulation 31Application for stay of enforcement (P. 3, r. 31)
Regulation 32Definitions of this Division (P. 3, r. 32)
Regulation 33Prescribed officer (P. 3, r. 33)
Regulation 34Register (P. 3, r. 34)
Regulation 35Authentication of documents setting out or summarising evidence (P. 3, r. 35)
Regulation 36Method of transmission of documents to reciprocating country (P. 3, r. 36)
Regulation 37Consideration for revocation of maintenance orders (P. 3, r. 37)
Regulation 38Registration of orders other than provisional orders (P. 3, r. 38)
Regulation 39Transmission of order (P. 3, r. 39)
Regulation 40Notice to be given to Minister where order is registered (P. 3, r. 40)
Regulation 41Notice to be given to payer where order is registered or cancelled (P. 3, r. 41)
Regulation 42Procedure for taking evidence in Singapore at request of court in reciprocating country (P. 3, r. 42)
Regulation 43Payment of sums due under registered order (P. 3, r. 43)
Regulation 44Definition of this Division (P. 3, r. 44)
Regulation 45Application under section 12(1) or 17(1) (P. 3, r. 45)
Regulation 46Application requiring consent of vulnerable adult or owner of residence (P. 3, r. 46)
Regulation 47Service of Notice of Application (P. 3, r. 47)
Regulation 48Notice of Objection (P. 3, r. 48)
Regulation 49Advertisements for application under section 14(1)(j) (P. 3, r. 49)
Regulation 50Hearing of applications in Category 3A proceedings (P. 3, r. 50)
Regulation 51Requirements and interim orders under section 14(4) (P. 3, r. 51)
Regulation 52Order to specify date (P. 3, r. 52)
Regulation 53Setting aside order under section 22(4) (P. 3, r. 53)
Regulation 54Applications in Category 3B proceedings (P. 3, r. 54)
Regulation 55Service of expedited order under section 15 (P. 3, r. 55)
Regulation 56Report to be forwarded to Family Division (P. 3, r. 56)
Regulation 57Definition of this Division (P. 3, r. 57)
Regulation 58Service of Notice of Application (P. 3, r. 58)
Regulation 59Time for application under section 54(5), 55(5) or 58(3) (P. 3, r. 59)
Regulation 60Service of summons (P. 3, r. 60)
Regulation 61Hearing of applications (P. 3, r. 61)
Regulation 62Withholding of information (P. 3, r. 62)
Part 3AENFORCEMENT OF CHILD ACCESS ORDER UNDER SECTION 5A OF GUARDIANSHIP OF INFANTS ACT 1934 OR SECTION 126B OF WOMEN’S CHARTER 1961
Regulation 1Definitions of this Part (P. 3A, r. 1)
Regulation 2Access enforcement application how made (P. 3A, r. 2)
Regulation 3Supporting affidavit (P. 3A, r. 3)
Regulation 4Failure to file respondent’s affidavit (P. 3A, r. 4)
Regulation 5Absence of respondent (P. 3A, r. 5)
Regulation 6Direction to show cause (P. 3A, r. 6)
Regulation 7Application to vary, rescind or set aside final orders (P. 3A, r. 7)
Regulation 8Respondent may apply to have compliance bond discharged (P. 3A, r. 8)
Regulation 9Surety may apply to have compliance bond discharged (P. 3A, r. 9)
Regulation 10Application to forfeit compliance bond (P. 3A, r. 10)
Regulation 11Forfeiture of compliance bond without sureties (P. 3A, r. 11)
Regulation 12Forfeiture of compliance bond with sureties (P. 3A, r. 12)
Regulation 13Summons for respondent or surety to appear, warrant to arrest and application of Criminal Procedure Code 2010 (P. 3A, r. 13)
Regulation 14Part 23 does not apply to proceedings under this Part (P. 3A, r. 14)
Part 4AMICABLE RESOLUTION OF CASES
Regulation 1Duty to consider amicable resolution of disputes (P. 4, r. 1)
Regulation 2Terms of amicable resolution (P. 4, r. 2)
Regulation 3Powers of Court (P. 4, r. 3)
Regulation 4Costs (P. 4, r. 4)
Part 5COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS
Regulation 1Mode of commencement of proceedings (P. 5, r. 1)
Regulation 2Proceedings to be commenced by originating application without notice (P. 5, r. 2)
Regulation 3Applications to vary, rescind or set aside final orders (P. 5, r. 3)
Regulation 4Applications relating to orders under section 11A of Family Justice Act 2014 (P. 5, r. 4)
Regulation 5Proceedings under Adoption of Children Act 2022 (P. 5, r. 5)
Regulation 6Proceedings requiring permission of Syariah Court under Administration of Muslim Law Act 1966 (P. 5, r. 6)
Regulation 7Proceedings under Mental Capacity Act 2008 (P. 5, r. 7)
Regulation 8Simplified applications for certain matters under Mental Capacity Act 2008 (P. 5, r. 8)
Regulation 9Issue of originating application (P. 5, r. 9)
Regulation 10Duration and renewal of originating application (P. 5, r. 10)
Regulation 11Service of originating application (P. 5, r. 11)
Regulation 12Respondent’s affidavit (P. 5, r. 12)
Regulation 13Challenge to jurisdiction, etc. (P. 5, r. 13)
Regulation 14Cross-applications (P. 5, r. 14)
Regulation 15Summons in originating application (P. 5, r. 15)
Regulation 16Contents of affidavits (P. 5, r. 16)
Regulation 17Service of originating application (P. 5, r. 17)
Regulation 18Respondent’s affidavit (P. 5, r. 18)
Regulation 19Summons in originating application (P. 5, r. 19)
Part 6PARTIES TO PROCEEDINGS
Regulation 1Parties to proceedings in own name (P. 6, r. 1)
Regulation 2Parties to proceedings involving welfare or custody of child (P. 6, r. 2)
Regulation 3Parties to proceedings under International Child Abduction Act 2010 (P. 6, r. 3)
Regulation 4Parties to proceedings under Mental Capacity Act 2008 (P. 6, r. 4)
Regulation 5Parties to proceedings under Status of Children (Assisted Reproduction Technology) Act 2013 (P. 6, r. 5)
Regulation 6Adding or removing of parties (P. 6, r. 6)
Regulation 7Definitions of this Division (P. 6, r. 7)
Regulation 8Application of this Division (P. 6, r. 8)
Regulation 9Person under disability must sue, etc., by litigation representative (P. 6, r. 9)
Regulation 10Appointment of litigation representative (P. 6, r. 10)
Regulation 11Appointment of litigation representative where person under disability does not appear (P. 6, r. 11)
Regulation 12Disclosure of documents (P. 6, r. 12)
Regulation 13Compromise, etc., by person under disability (P. 6, r. 13)
Regulation 14Representation by solicitor, etc. (P. 6, r. 14)
Regulation 15Appointment, change and discharge of solicitor (P. 6, r. 15)
Regulation 16Withdrawal of solicitor who has ceased to act for party (P. 6, r. 16)
Regulation 17Representation of parties who die and estates (P. 6, r. 17)
Regulation 18Representation of parties who become bankrupt (P. 6, r. 18)
Regulation 19Representation of beneficiaries by trustees, etc. (P. 6, r. 19)
Part 7SERVICE OF DOCUMENTS
Regulation 1Application of this Part (P. 7, r. 1)
Regulation 2Methods of service generally (P. 7, r. 2)
Regulation 3Personal service (P. 7, r. 3)
Regulation 4Ordinary service (P. 7, r. 4)
Regulation 5Service in certain actions for possession of immovable property (P. 7, r. 5)
Regulation 6Substituted service (P. 7, r. 6)
Regulation 7Time for service (P. 7, r. 7)
Regulation 8Notice of service (P. 7, r. 8)
Regulation 9Service on Minister, etc., in proceedings which are not by or against Government (P. 7, r. 9)
Regulation 10Service out of Singapore (P. 7, r. 10)
Regulation 11Methods of service out of Singapore (P. 7, r. 11)
Regulation 12Service of originating application on person in Malaysia or Brunei Darussalam (P. 7, r. 12)
Regulation 13Service of originating application issued in Family Justice Courts on person in any jurisdiction other than Malaysia or Brunei Darussalam (P. 7, r. 13)
Regulation 14Service of originating process, etc., out of Singapore on person under Article 3 of Hague Service Convention (P. 7, r. 14)
Regulation 15Undertaking to pay expenses of service (P. 7, r. 15)
Regulation 16Certificate of service (P. 7, r. 16)
Regulation 17Service of documents for persons under disability (P. 7, r. 17)
Regulation 18Service of documents for proceedings under Adoption of Children Act 2022 (P. 7, r. 18)
Regulation 19Documents for proceedings under International Child Abduction Act 2010 (P. 7, r. 19)
Regulation 20Service of documents for proceedings under Mental Capacity Act 2008 (P. 7, r. 20)
Regulation 21Service out of Singapore of documents for proceedings under Mental Capacity Act 2008 (P. 7, r. 21)
Regulation 22Notification of proceedings under Mental Capacity Act 2008 (P. 7, r. 22)
Part 8JUDGE-LED APPROACH IN RESOLVING FAMILY DISPUTES
Regulation 1Judge-led approach to achieve Objectives (P. 8, r. 1)
Regulation 2Power to make orders and give directions (P. 8, r. 2)
Regulation 3Consolidation, etc., of causes or matters (P. 8, r. 3)
Regulation 4Case conferences (P. 8, r. 4)
Regulation 5Conduct of case conference (P. 8, r. 5)
Regulation 6Review of access orders (P. 8, r. 6)
Regulation 7Non-disclosure of confidential or without prejudice communications (P. 8, r. 7)
Regulation 8Security for costs (P. 8, r. 8)
Regulation 9Amendment of originating applications, summonses and replies (P. 8, r. 9)
Regulation 10Amendment of other documents in proceedings (P. 8, r. 10)
Regulation 11Amendment of judgments and orders (P. 8, r. 11)
Regulation 12Striking out (P. 8, r. 12)
Regulation 13Agreement on facts and law (P. 8, r. 13)
Regulation 14Decision on questions of law or construction of documents (P. 8, r. 14)
Regulation 15Claim for declaration without other relief (P. 8, r. 15)
Regulation 16Independent witnesses and interested non-parties (P. 8, r. 16)
Regulation 17Independent counsel (P. 8, r. 17)
Part 9DISCLOSURE
Regulation 1Definition of this Part (P. 9, r. 1)
Regulation 2Scope of this Part and Court’s power (P. 9, r. 2)
Regulation 3Mandatory disclosure of documents (P. 9, r. 3)
Regulation 4Order for disclosure (P. 9, r. 4)
Regulation 5Summons for disclosure (P. 9, r. 5)
Regulation 6Court’s power to order disclosure of documents and information (P. 9, r. 6)
Regulation 7No order for disclosure of certain documents and information (P. 9, r. 7)
Regulation 8Privileged documents and information (P. 9, r. 8)
Regulation 9Confidential documents and information (P. 9, r. 9)
Regulation 10Disclosure of documents or information before commencement of proceedings or against non-party (P. 9, r. 10)
Regulation 11Compliance with order for disclosure (P. 9, r. 11)
Regulation 12Continuing duty to disclose (P. 9, r. 12)
Regulation 13No reliance on documents or information not disclosed under this Part (P. 9, r. 13)
Regulation 14Use of documents disclosed in other proceedings (P. 9, r. 14)
Regulation 15Inspection of original of document disclosed (P. 9, r. 15)
Regulation 16Failure to disclose (P. 9, r. 16)
Regulation 17Revocation and variation of order for disclosure (P. 9, r. 17)
Part 10EXPERT EVIDENCE
Regulation 1Application of Part (P. 10, r. 1)
Regulation 2Expert (P. 10, r. 2)
Regulation 3Court to approve use of expert evidence (P. 10, r. 3)
Regulation 4Court to approve examination of child (P. 10, r. 4)
Regulation 5Common expert, court expert and number of experts (P. 10, r. 5)
Regulation 6Issues and common set of facts (P. 10, r. 6)
Regulation 7Expert’s report (P. 10, r. 7)
Regulation 8Meeting, clarification on report and cross‑examination (P. 10, r. 8)
Regulation 9Panel of experts (P. 10, r. 9)
Part 11REPORTS UNDER MENTAL CAPACITY ACT 2008
Regulation 1Definitions and application of this Part (P. 11, r. 1)
Regulation 2Contents of applicable report (P. 11, r. 2)
Regulation 3Questions put to maker (P. 11, r. 3)
Part 12RELEVANT PROFESSIONALS AND CHILD REPORTS
Regulation 1Definitions of this Part (P. 12, r. 1)
Regulation 2Appointment of child representatives and qualified professionals (P. 12, r. 2)
Regulation 3Child reports (P. 12, r. 3)
Regulation 4Duties of relevant professionals (P. 12, r. 4)
Regulation 5Power to order interview, etc. (P. 12, r. 5)
Regulation 6No order for disclosure of documents or information (P. 12, r. 6)
Regulation 7Relevant professional not to be witness or subject to cross‑examination (P. 12, r. 7)
Regulation 8Remuneration of relevant professionals (P. 12, r. 8)
Regulation 9Disapplication of Part 10 (P. 12, r. 9)
Regulation 10Additional duties of child representative (P. 12, r. 10)
Regulation 11Submission of child report (P. 12, r. 11)
Regulation 12No disclosure and use of child report for other purposes (P. 12, r. 12)
Regulation 13Charges (P. 12, r. 13)
Regulation 14Cessation of appointment (P. 12, r. 14)
Regulation 15Submission of child report (P. 12, r. 15)
Regulation 16Cessation of appointment (P. 12, r. 16)
Part 13PARENTING COORDINATION PROGRAMME
Regulation 1Definitions of this Part (P. 13, r. 1)
Regulation 2Application of this Part (P. 13, r. 2)
Regulation 3Participation in parenting coordination programme (P. 13, r. 3)
Regulation 4Welfare of child paramount consideration (P. 13, r. 4)
Regulation 5Termination of parenting coordination programme (P. 13, r. 5)
Regulation 6Progress summary of parenting coordinator (P. 13, r. 6)
Part 14INJUNCTIONS AND OTHER INTERIM RELIEF BEFORE HEARING
Regulation 1Injunctions (P. 14, r. 1)
Regulation 2Detention, preservation, etc., of subject matter of proceedings (P. 14, r. 2)
Regulation 3Use of property for income before trial or hearing (P. 14, r. 3)
Regulation 4Sale and dealings with immovable property before trial or hearing (P. 14, r. 4)
Regulation 5Receivers (P. 14, r. 5)
Regulation 6Release from liability of person in possession or control of property (P. 14, r. 6)
Regulation 7Order for early trial or hearing (P. 14, r. 7)
Part 15COURT HEARINGS AND EVIDENCE
Regulation 1Hearings (P. 15, r. 1)
Regulation 2Hearings in Court and in chambers (P. 15, r. 2)
Regulation 3Jurisdiction and powers of Registrar (P. 15, r. 3)
Regulation 4Attendance of parties (P. 15, r. 4)
Regulation 5Attendance of witnesses (P. 15, r. 5)
Regulation 6Where person to give evidence is out of jurisdiction (P. 15, r. 6)
Regulation 7Assessors (P. 15, r. 7)
Regulation 8Pre-trial examination (P. 15, r. 8)
Regulation 9Exhibits and record of hearings (P. 15, r. 9)
Regulation 10Court’s decision and consequential orders (P. 15, r. 10)
Regulation 11Death of party (P. 15, r. 11)
Regulation 12Death of Judge or Registrar, etc. (P. 15, r. 12)
Regulation 13Trials involving oral evidence and cross-examination (P. 15, r. 13)
Regulation 14Oaths and affirmations (P. 15, r. 14)
Regulation 15Questions and inspection by Court (P. 15, r. 15)
Regulation 16Evidence in trials (P. 15, r. 16)
Regulation 17Dispensation with or limitation of cross‑examination (P. 15, r. 17)
Regulation 18Restrictions on cross‑examination (P. 15, r. 18)
Regulation 19Notice to refer to affidavit (P. 15, r. 19)
Regulation 20Assessment of damages or value and taking of accounts (P. 15, r. 20)
Regulation 21Page limits for written submissions (P. 15, r. 21)
Regulation 22Definitions of this Division (P. 15, r. 22)
Regulation 23Affidavit evidence (P. 15, r. 23)
Regulation 24Formalities of affidavit (P. 15, r. 24)
Regulation 25Attestation of affidavit (P. 15, r. 25)
Regulation 26Competence to make affidavit (P. 15, r. 26)
Regulation 2Joint affidavit (P. 15, r. 27)
Regulation 28Affidavit may be affirmed before and attestation completed by commissioner for oaths through live video link or live television link (P. 15, r. 28)
Regulation 29Affirming affidavit outside Singapore (P. 15, r. 29)
Regulation 30Safeguards for persons who do not understand English, are illiterate or blind (P. 15, r. 30)
Regulation 31Contents of affidavit (P. 15, r. 31)
Regulation 32Alteration of affidavit (P. 15, r. 32)
Regulation 33Documents referred to in affidavit (P. 15, r. 33)
Regulation 34Affidavits admitted without proof (P. 15, r. 34)
Regulation 35Consents (P. 15, r. 35)
Regulation 36Forms and sworn statements (P. 15, r. 36)
Regulation 37Affidavit by Guardian-in-Adoption (P. 15, r. 37)
Regulation 38Where previous application under Status of Children (Assisted Reproduction Technology) Act 2013 has been refused (P. 15, r. 38)
Part 16WITHDRAWAL AND DISCONTINUANCE
Regulation 1Withdrawal of notice to contest (P. 16, r. 1)
Regulation 2Discontinuance of action, etc., without permission (P. 16, r. 2)
Regulation 3Deemed discontinuance of action (P. 16, r. 3)
Regulation 4Discontinuance of action, etc., with permission (P. 16, r. 4)
Regulation 5Effect of discontinuance (P. 16, r. 5)
Part 17PAYMENT INTO AND OUT OF COURT
Regulation 1Payment into Court (P. 17, r. 1)
Regulation 2Payment in by respondent who has counterclaimed (P. 17, r. 2)
Regulation 3Acceptance of money paid into Court (P. 17, r. 3)
Regulation 4Order for payment out of money accepted required in certain cases (P. 17, r. 4)
Regulation 5Money remaining in Court (P. 17, r. 5)
Regulation 6Counterclaim (P. 17, r. 6)
Regulation 7Non-disclosure of payment into Court (P. 17, r. 7)
Regulation 8Money paid into Court under order of Court (P. 17, r. 8)
Regulation 9Payment out of money paid into Court under Exchange Control Act 1953 (P. 17, r. 9)
Regulation 10Person to whom payment to be made (P. 17, r. 10)
Regulation 11Payment out: small intestate estates (P. 17, r. 11)
Part 18JUDGMENTS AND ORDERS
Regulation 1Definition of this Part (P. 18, r. 1)
Regulation 2Effective date of orders (P. 18, r. 2)
Regulation 3Drawing up and form of orders (P. 18, r. 3)
Regulation 4Interest on money payable under orders (P. 18, r. 4)
Regulation 5Orders made under International Child Abduction Act 2010 (P. 18, r. 5)
Regulation 6Orders relating to registration of child of compulsory school age in national primary school (P. 18, r. 6)
Part 19APPEALS
Regulation 1Scope of this Part (P. 19, r. 1)
Regulation 2General matters and structure of this Part (P. 19, r. 2)
Regulation 3Definitions of this Part (P. 19, r. 3)
Regulation 4When time for appeal starts to run (P. 19, r. 4)
Regulation 5One appeal for judgments, decisions and orders given on same day (P. 19, r. 5)
Regulation 6Permission to intervene (P. 19, r. 6)
Regulation 7Appeal does not stay enforcement (P. 19, r. 7)
Regulation 8Appeal to be heard in chambers (P. 19, r. 8)
Regulation 9Powers of appellate Court (P. 19, r. 9)
Regulation 10Absence of parties (P. 19, r. 10)
Regulation 11Appellate intervention only if substantial injustice (P. 19, r. 11)
Regulation 12Expedited appeal (P. 19, r. 12)
Regulation 13Withdrawal of appeal or application (P. 19, r. 13)
Regulation 14Consent judgment or order (P. 19, r. 14)
Regulation 15Judgment (P. 19, r. 15)
Regulation 16Enforcement of judgments which have been subject matter of appeal (P. 19, r. 16)
Regulation 17Bringing of appeal (P. 19, r. 17)
Regulation 18Documents to be filed (P. 19, r. 18)
Regulation 19Bringing of appeal (P. 19, r. 19)
Regulation 20Further arguments before judge of Family Court (P. 19, r. 20)
Regulation 21Permission to appeal (P. 19, r. 21)
Regulation 22Security for costs (P. 19, r. 22)
Regulation 23Documents to be filed (P. 19, r. 23)
Regulation 24Payment out of security for costs and release of undertaking (P. 19, r. 24)
Regulation 25Definitions of this Division (P. 19, r. 25)
Regulation 26Powers of appellate Court (P. 19, r. 26)
Regulation 27Bringing of appeal (P. 19, r. 27)
Regulation 28Permission to appeal (P. 19, r. 28)
Regulation 29Security for costs (P. 19, r. 29)
Regulation 30Documents to be filed (P. 19, r. 30)
Regulation 31Appellant’s Case and respondent’s Case (P. 19, r. 31)
Regulation 32Page limits (P. 19, r. 32)
Regulation 33Payment out of security for costs and release of undertaking (P. 19, r. 33)
Regulation 34Further arguments (P. 19, r. 34)
Part 20APPEALS FROM TRIBUNALS TO FAMILY DIVISION AND CASE STATED
Regulation 1Scope of this Part (P. 20, r. 1)
Regulation 2Definitions of this Part (P. 20, r. 2)
Regulation 3Bringing of appeal or application (P. 20, r. 3)
Regulation 4Written submissions (P. 20, r. 4)
Regulation 5Stay of enforcement, etc. (P. 20, r. 5)
Regulation 6Powers of Court (P. 20, r. 6)
Part 21TRANSFER OF PROCEEDINGS
Regulation 1Applications under section 29(1) of Family Justice Act 2014 (P. 21, r. 1)
Regulation 2Applications under section 29(2) of Family Justice Act 2014 (P. 21, r. 2)
Regulation 3Notice of transfer (P. 21, r. 3)
Part 22COSTS
Regulation 1Definitions and general matters of this Part (P. 22, r. 1)
Regulation 2Powers of Court (P. 22, r. 2)
Regulation 3Entitlement to costs and assessment of costs (P. 22, r. 3)
Regulation 4Entitlement to costs — deputies and donees (P. 22, r. 4)
Regulation 5Adverse costs orders against successful party (P. 22, r. 5)
Regulation 6Adverse costs orders against non‑party (P. 22, r. 6)
Regulation 7Adverse costs orders against solicitor (P. 22, r. 7)
Regulation 8Costs for litigant not legally represented (P. 22, r. 8)
Regulation 9Solicitor representing party who lacks capacity (P. 22, r. 9)
Regulation 10Costs of proceedings under Mental Capacity Act 2008 (P. 22, r. 10)
Regulation 11When party may sign judgment for costs without order (P. 22, r. 11)
Regulation 12Fixed costs (P. 22, r. 12)
Regulation 13Registrar to fix fees payable to persons assisting Court, etc. (P. 22, r. 13)
Regulation 14Powers of Registrar to assess costs (P. 22, r. 14)
Regulation 15Supplementary powers of Registrar (P. 22, r. 15)
Regulation 16Costs of assessment proceedings (P. 22, r. 16)
Regulation 17Interim certificates (P. 22, r. 17)
Regulation 18Power of Registrar where party liable to be paid and to pay costs (P. 22, r. 18)
Regulation 19Assessment of bill of costs comprised in account (P. 22, r. 19)
Regulation 20Mode of beginning proceedings for assessment (P. 22, r. 20)
Regulation 21Notification of time appointed for assessment (P. 22, r. 21)
Regulation 22Delivery of bills, etc. (P. 22, r. 22)
Regulation 23Form of bill of costs (P. 22, r. 23)
Regulation 24Powers of Registrar assessing costs payable out of fund (P. 22, r. 24)
Regulation 25Basis of assessment (P. 22, r. 25)
Regulation 26Costs payable to solicitor by his or her own client (P. 22, r. 26)
Regulation 27Costs payable to trustee out of trust fund, etc. (P. 22, r. 27)
Regulation 28Certificate (P. 22, r. 28)
Regulation 29Certificate of Registrar to be conclusive unless set aside (P. 22, r. 29)
Regulation 30Application to Judge for review (P. 22, r. 30)
Regulation 31Review of Registrar’s decision by Judge (P. 22, r. 31)
Regulation 32Interest on costs (P. 22, r. 32)
Part 23ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENTS AND ORDERS
Regulation 1Definitions of this Part (P. 23, r. 1)
Regulation 2Enforcement order (P. 23, r. 2)
Regulation 3Satisfaction by consent (P. 23, r. 3)
Regulation 4Discharge of non-party (P. 23, r. 4)
Regulation 5Money in Court (P. 23, r. 5)
Regulation 6How enforcement order is carried out (P. 23, r. 6)
Regulation 7Sale and valuation of seized property (P. 23, r. 7)
Regulation 8Delivery and giving of possession (P. 23, r. 8)
Regulation 9Bailiff’s statement of accounts and commission (P. 23, r. 9)
Regulation 10Claims and objections to seizure or attachment (P. 23, r. 10)
Regulation 11Examination of enforcement respondent (P. 23, r. 11)
Regulation 12Instalment payments (P. 23, r. 12)
Regulation 13Application for stay of enforcement (P. 23, r. 13)
Part 24CONTEMPT OF COURT
Regulation 1Definitions of this Part (P. 24, r. 1)
Regulation 2Committal order for contempt of court (P. 24, r 2)
Regulation 3Application for permission of Court (P. 24, r. 3)
Regulation 4Application for committal order after permission of Court granted (P. 24, r. 4)
Regulation 5Power to commit without application (P. 24, r. 5)
Regulation 6Transfer to Family Division (P. 24, r. 6)
Regulation 7Provisions as to hearing (P. 24, r. 7)
Regulation 8Power to suspend execution of committal order (P. 24, r. 8)
Regulation 9Discharge of committal respondent (P. 24, r. 9)
Regulation 10Saving for other powers (P. 24, r. 10)
Regulation 11[Deleted by S 902/2024 wef 02/01/2025]
Regulation 12Form of committal order (P. 24, r. 12)
Regulation 13Order to arrest committal respondent (P. 24, r. 13)
Regulation 14Bailiff may engage auxiliary police officer or other security agency (P. 24, r. 14)
Part 25COURT FEES
Regulation 1Definitions of this Part (P. 25, r. 1)
Regulation 2Court fees (P. 25, r. 2)
Regulation 3Court powers relating to court fees (P. 25, r. 3)
Regulation 4Refund of fees paid for unused documents (P. 25, r. 4)
Regulation 5No hearing fee for some proceedings (P. 25, r. 5)
Regulation 6Exemption where cause or matter relates to criminal proceedings (P. 25, r. 6)
Part 26REGISTRY AND ADMINISTRATION
Regulation 1Registry of Family Justice Courts (P. 26, r. 1)
Regulation 2Practice directions (P. 26, r. 2)
Regulation 3Registry records (P. 26, r. 3)
Regulation 4Security of documents in adoption proceedings (P. 26, r. 4)
Regulation 5Registry hours (P. 26, r. 5)
Regulation 6Court vacations (P. 26, r. 6)
Part 27LODGMENT IN COURT, MONEY IN REGISTRY AND PAYMENT TO BAILIFF
Regulation 1Definitions of this Part (P. 27, r. 1)
Regulation 2Payment into Court under Trustees Act 1967 (P. 27, r. 2)
Regulation 3Notice of lodgment (P. 27, r. 3)
Regulation 4Funds how lodged (P. 27, r. 4)
Regulation 5Crediting lodgment and dividends (P. 27, r. 5)
Regulation 6Interest on money lodged in Court (P. 27, r. 6)
Regulation 7Computation of interest (P. 27, r. 7)
Regulation 8Payment out of funds in Court (P. 27, r. 8)
Regulation 9Name of payee to be stated in order (P. 27, r. 9)
Regulation 10Payment out on death of payee (P. 27, r. 10)
Regulation 11Transfer of investment of funds in Court (P. 27, r. 11)
Regulation 12Accountant-General to give certificate of funds in Court (P. 27, r. 12)
Regulation 13Publication of list of funds in Court (P. 27, r. 13)
Regulation 14Unclaimed funds in Court with Accountant-General (P. 27, r. 14)
Regulation 15Bailiff to keep account (P. 27, r. 15)
Regulation 16How money paid to bailiff (P. 27, r. 16)
Regulation 17Payment under judgment or order (P. 27, r. 17)
Regulation 18Proof before payment out (P. 27, r. 18)
Regulation 19Where money due to Government under any law (P. 27, r. 19)
Regulation 20Method of payments by bailiff (P. 27, r. 20)
Regulation 21Instalments ledger (P. 27, r. 21)
Part 28ELECTRONIC FILING SERVICES
Regulation 1Application of this Part (P. 28, r. 1)
Regulation 2Definitions of this Part (P. 28, r. 2)
Regulation 3Establishment of electronic filing services (P. 28, r. 3)
Regulation 4Electronic filing service providers and superintendents (P. 28, r. 4)
Regulation 5Computer system of electronic filing service provider (P. 28, r. 5)
Regulation 6Electronic filing (P. 28, r. 6)
Regulation 7Signing of electronic documents (P. 28, r. 7)
Regulation 8Date of filing (P. 28, r. 8)
Regulation 9Notification or delivery by Registrar (P. 28, r. 9)
Regulation 10Mode of amendment of electronic documents (P. 28, r. 10)
Regulation 11Affidavits in electronic form (P. 28, r. 11)
Regulation 12Discrepancy (P. 28, r. 12)
Regulation 13Service bureau (P. 28, r. 13)
Regulation 14Registered user and authorised user (P. 28, r. 14)
Regulation 15Fee for registered user (P. 28, r. 15)
Regulation 16Electronic filing (P. 28, r. 16)
Regulation 17When time for service begins to run (P. 28, r. 17)
Regulation 18Service of documents (P. 28, r. 18)
Regulation 19Interpretation, etc. (P. 28, r. 19)
Regulation 20Authorised user and authorised agent (P. 28, r. 20)
Regulation 21Issuance of orders and other documents by Court (P. 28, r. 21)
Regulation 22Sworn statements and unsworn statements (P. 28, r. 22)
Regulation 23When time for service begins to run (P. 28, r. 23)
Regulation 24Authorised user and authorised agent (P. 28, r. 24)
Regulation 25Issuance of orders and other documents by Court (P. 28, r. 25)
Regulation 26Sworn statements and unsworn statements (P. 28, r. 26)
Schedule 1Civil Procedure Conventions
Schedule 2Applicable provisions of Criminal Procedure Code 2010
Schedule 3Court fees

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2014

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Part 1GENERAL
Regulation 1Citation and commencement (P. 1, r. 1)
Regulation 2Revocation, transitional provisions and application (P. 1, r. 2)
Regulation 3General definitions (P. 1, r. 3)
Regulation 4Objectives (P. 1, r. 4)
Regulation 5General powers of Court (P. 1, r. 5)
Regulation 6Calculation of time (P. 1, r. 6)
Regulation 7Extension or shortening of time (P. 1, r. 7)
Regulation 8Inspection of court documents (P. 1, r. 8)
Regulation 9Judgment in proceedings heard in private (P. 1, r. 9)
Regulation 10Forms (P. 1, r. 10)
Regulation 11Language of documents (P. 1, r. 11)
Regulation 12Use of foreign documents under Apostille Convention or Civil Procedure Convention (P. 1, r. 12)
Regulation 13Methods of hearing (P. 1, r. 13)
Part 2PROCEEDINGS UNDER PART 10 OF WOMEN’S CHARTER 1961
Regulation 1Definitions of this Part (P. 2, r. 1)
Regulation 2Matrimonial applications (P. 2, r. 2)
Regulation 3Co-respondent and person named in matrimonial application (P. 2, r. 3)
Regulation 4Notice to contest (P. 2, r. 4)
Regulation 5Reply and cross-application for divorce, judicial separation or nullity of marriage (P. 2, r. 5)
Regulation 6Medical examination (P. 2, r. 6)
Regulation 7Request for trial or hearing dates (P. 2, r. 7)
Regulation 8Simplified proceedings for divorce and judicial separation (P. 2, r. 8)
Regulation 9Objection to interim judgment being made final (P. 2, r. 9)
Regulation 10Final judgment (P. 2, r. 10)
Regulation 11Failure to conduct claims for ancillary relief in timely manner (P. 2, r. 11)
Regulation 12Applications under Chapter 4 or 5 of Part 10 of Act (P. 2, r. 12)
Regulation 13Applications under section 121D of Act (P. 2, r. 13)
Regulation 14Applications under section 121B of Act (P. 2, r. 14)
Regulation 15Applications under section 17A(2)(c) of Supreme Court of Judicature Act 1969 (P. 2, r. 15)
Regulation 16Affidavits for claims for ancillary relief (P. 2, r. 16)
Regulation 17Disclosure in claims for ancillary relief (P. 2, r. 17)
Regulation 18Binding summaries (P. 2, r. 18)
Regulation 19Variation of orders (P. 2, r. 19)
Regulation 20Non-parties (P. 2, r. 20)
Part 3QUASI-CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS
Regulation 1Application of this Part (P. 3, r. 1)
Regulation 2Definitions of this Part (P. 3, r. 2)
Regulation 3Application of Rules (P. 3, r. 3)
Regulation 4Application of Code (P. 3, r. 4)
Regulation 5Application of Evidence Act 1893 (P. 3, r. 5)
Regulation 6Mode of commencement of proceedings (P. 3, r. 6)
Regulation 7Examination of written complaint (P. 3, r. 7)
Regulation 8Issuance of summons or Notice of Application (P. 3, r. 8)
Regulation 9Service of summons or Notice of Application (P. 3, r. 9)
Regulation 10Applicant’s reasons for or grounds of application to commence proceedings (P. 3, r. 10)
Regulation 11Proof of service (P. 3, r. 11)
Regulation 12Interlocutory and other applications (P. 3, r. 12)
Regulation 13Persons under disability (P. 3, r. 13)
Regulation 14Dispensation of attendance of party (P. 3, r. 14)
Regulation 15Absence of respondent — Category 1 proceedings, Category 2 proceedings and Category 3B proceedings (P. 3, r. 15)
Regulation 16Absence of respondent — Category 1A proceedings, Category 3A proceedings and Category 4 proceedings (P. 3, r. 16)
Regulation 17Issuance of orders and documents (P. 3, r. 17)
Regulation 18Service of expedited order (P. 3, r. 18)
Regulation 19Affidavit evidence (P. 3, r. 19)
Regulation 20[Deleted by S 996/2024 wef 16/01/2025]
Regulation 21Disclosure in maintenance proceedings (P. 3, r. 21)
Regulation 22Court’s power to order production of documents (P. 3, r. 22)
Regulation 22ADefinition of this Division (P. 3, r. 22A)
Regulation 22BTime for serving Notice of Application (P. 3, r. 22B)
Regulation 22CSupplementary provisions for section 160A(4) applications (P. 3, r. 22C)
Regulation 22DHearing of applications (P. 3, r. 22D)
Regulation 22EOrder to specify date (P. 3, r. 22E)
Regulation 22FSetting aside order (P. 3, r. 22F)
Regulation 22GDefinition of this Division (P. 3, r. 22G)
Regulation 22HSubstitution of applicant for protection order (P. 3, r. 22H)
Regulation 22IApplications to vary, suspend or revoke protection orders (P. 3, r. 22I)
Regulation 22JMandatory treatment orders (P. 3, r. 22J)
Regulation 22KPrescribed circumstances in section 81(1)(b) and (e) of Women’s Charter 1961 (P. 3, r. 22K)
Regulation 22LChange of solicitor (P. 3, r. 22L)
Regulation 22MAppointment or authorisation of deputy or donee (P. 3, r. 22M)
Regulation 22NProvision of information to MEO (P. 3, r. 22N)
Regulation 22OForce and effect of order under section 86(2) of Women’s Charter 1961 (P. 3, r. 22O)
Regulation 22PSubmission of MEO’s interim report (P. 3, r. 22P)
Regulation 22QExamination of MEO (P. 3, r. 22Q)
Regulation 22RPrescribed particulars in section 91F(1)(a)(iii) of Women’s Charter 1961 (P. 3, r. 22R)
Regulation 22SForms for purposes of sections 91B(1)(g) and 91E(4) of Women’s Charter 1961 (P. 3, r. 22S)
Regulation 23Definitions and application of this Division (P. 3, r. 23)
Regulation 24Application for enforcement order for attachment of debt (P. 3, r. 24)
Regulation 25Enforcement orders for attachment of debt (P. 3, r. 25)
Regulation 26Discharge of non-party (P. 3, r. 26)
Regulation 27Money in Court (P. 3, r. 27)
Regulation 28How enforcement order for attachment of debt is carried out (P. 3, r. 28)
Regulation 29Claims and objections to attachment (P. 3, r. 29)
Regulation 30Examination of enforcement respondent (P. 3, r. 30)
Regulation 31Application for stay of enforcement (P. 3, r. 31)
Regulation 32Definitions of this Division (P. 3, r. 32)
Regulation 33Prescribed officer (P. 3, r. 33)
Regulation 34Register (P. 3, r. 34)
Regulation 35Authentication of documents setting out or summarising evidence (P. 3, r. 35)
Regulation 36Method of transmission of documents to reciprocating country (P. 3, r. 36)
Regulation 37Consideration for revocation of maintenance orders (P. 3, r. 37)
Regulation 38Registration of orders other than provisional orders (P. 3, r. 38)
Regulation 39Transmission of order (P. 3, r. 39)
Regulation 40Notice to be given to Minister where order is registered (P. 3, r. 40)
Regulation 41Notice to be given to payer where order is registered or cancelled (P. 3, r. 41)
Regulation 42Procedure for taking evidence in Singapore at request of court in reciprocating country (P. 3, r. 42)
Regulation 43Payment of sums due under registered order (P. 3, r. 43)
Regulation 44Definition of this Division (P. 3, r. 44)
Regulation 45Application under section 12(1) or 17(1) (P. 3, r. 45)
Regulation 46Application requiring consent of vulnerable adult or owner of residence (P. 3, r. 46)
Regulation 47Service of Notice of Application (P. 3, r. 47)
Regulation 48Notice of Objection (P. 3, r. 48)
Regulation 49Advertisements for application under section 14(1)(j) (P. 3, r. 49)
Regulation 50Hearing of applications in Category 3A proceedings (P. 3, r. 50)
Regulation 51Requirements and interim orders under section 14(4) (P. 3, r. 51)
Regulation 52Order to specify date (P. 3, r. 52)
Regulation 53Setting aside order under section 22(4) (P. 3, r. 53)
Regulation 54Applications in Category 3B proceedings (P. 3, r. 54)
Regulation 55Service of expedited order under section 15 (P. 3, r. 55)
Regulation 56Report to be forwarded to Family Division (P. 3, r. 56)
Regulation 57Definition of this Division (P. 3, r. 57)
Regulation 58Service of Notice of Application (P. 3, r. 58)
Regulation 59Time for application under section 54(5), 55(5) or 58(3) (P. 3, r. 59)
Regulation 60Service of summons (P. 3, r. 60)
Regulation 61Hearing of applications (P. 3, r. 61)
Regulation 62Withholding of information (P. 3, r. 62)
Part 3AENFORCEMENT OF CHILD ACCESS ORDER UNDER SECTION 5A OF GUARDIANSHIP OF INFANTS ACT 1934 OR SECTION 126B OF WOMEN’S CHARTER 1961
Regulation 1Definitions of this Part (P. 3A, r. 1)
Regulation 2Access enforcement application how made (P. 3A, r. 2)
Regulation 3Supporting affidavit (P. 3A, r. 3)
Regulation 4Failure to file respondent’s affidavit (P. 3A, r. 4)
Regulation 5Absence of respondent (P. 3A, r. 5)
Regulation 6Direction to show cause (P. 3A, r. 6)
Regulation 7Application to vary, rescind or set aside final orders (P. 3A, r. 7)
Regulation 8Respondent may apply to have compliance bond discharged (P. 3A, r. 8)
Regulation 9Surety may apply to have compliance bond discharged (P. 3A, r. 9)
Regulation 10Application to forfeit compliance bond (P. 3A, r. 10)
Regulation 11Forfeiture of compliance bond without sureties (P. 3A, r. 11)
Regulation 12Forfeiture of compliance bond with sureties (P. 3A, r. 12)
Regulation 13Summons for respondent or surety to appear, warrant to arrest and application of Criminal Procedure Code 2010 (P. 3A, r. 13)
Regulation 14Part 23 does not apply to proceedings under this Part (P. 3A, r. 14)
Part 4AMICABLE RESOLUTION OF CASES
Regulation 1Duty to consider amicable resolution of disputes (P. 4, r. 1)
Regulation 2Terms of amicable resolution (P. 4, r. 2)
Regulation 3Powers of Court (P. 4, r. 3)
Regulation 4Costs (P. 4, r. 4)
Part 5COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS
Regulation 1Mode of commencement of proceedings (P. 5, r. 1)
Regulation 2Proceedings to be commenced by originating application without notice (P. 5, r. 2)
Regulation 3Applications to vary, rescind or set aside final orders (P. 5, r. 3)
Regulation 4Applications relating to orders under section 11A of Family Justice Act 2014 (P. 5, r. 4)
Regulation 5Proceedings under Adoption of Children Act 2022 (P. 5, r. 5)
Regulation 6Proceedings requiring permission of Syariah Court under Administration of Muslim Law Act 1966 (P. 5, r. 6)
Regulation 7Proceedings under Mental Capacity Act 2008 (P. 5, r. 7)
Regulation 8Simplified applications for certain matters under Mental Capacity Act 2008 (P. 5, r. 8)
Regulation 9Issue of originating application (P. 5, r. 9)
Regulation 10Duration and renewal of originating application (P. 5, r. 10)
Regulation 11Service of originating application (P. 5, r. 11)
Regulation 12Respondent’s affidavit (P. 5, r. 12)
Regulation 13Challenge to jurisdiction, etc. (P. 5, r. 13)
Regulation 14Cross-applications (P. 5, r. 14)
Regulation 15Summons in originating application (P. 5, r. 15)
Regulation 16Contents of affidavits (P. 5, r. 16)
Regulation 17Service of originating application (P. 5, r. 17)
Regulation 18Respondent’s affidavit (P. 5, r. 18)
Regulation 19Summons in originating application (P. 5, r. 19)
Part 6PARTIES TO PROCEEDINGS
Regulation 1Parties to proceedings in own name (P. 6, r. 1)
Regulation 2Parties to proceedings involving welfare or custody of child (P. 6, r. 2)
Regulation 3Parties to proceedings under International Child Abduction Act 2010 (P. 6, r. 3)
Regulation 4Parties to proceedings under Mental Capacity Act 2008 (P. 6, r. 4)
Regulation 5Parties to proceedings under Status of Children (Assisted Reproduction Technology) Act 2013 (P. 6, r. 5)
Regulation 6Adding or removing of parties (P. 6, r. 6)
Regulation 7Definitions of this Division (P. 6, r. 7)
Regulation 8Application of this Division (P. 6, r. 8)
Regulation 9Person under disability must sue, etc., by litigation representative (P. 6, r. 9)
Regulation 10Appointment of litigation representative (P. 6, r. 10)
Regulation 11Appointment of litigation representative where person under disability does not appear (P. 6, r. 11)
Regulation 12Disclosure of documents (P. 6, r. 12)
Regulation 13Compromise, etc., by person under disability (P. 6, r. 13)
Regulation 14Representation by solicitor, etc. (P. 6, r. 14)
Regulation 15Appointment, change and discharge of solicitor (P. 6, r. 15)
Regulation 16Withdrawal of solicitor who has ceased to act for party (P. 6, r. 16)
Regulation 17Representation of parties who die and estates (P. 6, r. 17)
Regulation 18Representation of parties who become bankrupt (P. 6, r. 18)
Regulation 19Representation of beneficiaries by trustees, etc. (P. 6, r. 19)
Part 7SERVICE OF DOCUMENTS
Regulation 1Application of this Part (P. 7, r. 1)
Regulation 2Methods of service generally (P. 7, r. 2)
Regulation 3Personal service (P. 7, r. 3)
Regulation 4Ordinary service (P. 7, r. 4)
Regulation 5Service in certain actions for possession of immovable property (P. 7, r. 5)
Regulation 6Substituted service (P. 7, r. 6)
Regulation 7Time for service (P. 7, r. 7)
Regulation 8Notice of service (P. 7, r. 8)
Regulation 9Service on Minister, etc., in proceedings which are not by or against Government (P. 7, r. 9)
Regulation 10Service out of Singapore (P. 7, r. 10)
Regulation 11Methods of service out of Singapore (P. 7, r. 11)
Regulation 12Service of originating application on person in Malaysia or Brunei Darussalam (P. 7, r. 12)
Regulation 13Service of originating application issued in Family Justice Courts on person in any jurisdiction other than Malaysia or Brunei Darussalam (P. 7, r. 13)
Regulation 14Service of originating process, etc., out of Singapore on person under Article 3 of Hague Service Convention (P. 7, r. 14)
Regulation 15Undertaking to pay expenses of service (P. 7, r. 15)
Regulation 16Certificate of service (P. 7, r. 16)
Regulation 17Service of documents for persons under disability (P. 7, r. 17)
Regulation 18Service of documents for proceedings under Adoption of Children Act 2022 (P. 7, r. 18)
Regulation 19Documents for proceedings under International Child Abduction Act 2010 (P. 7, r. 19)
Regulation 20Service of documents for proceedings under Mental Capacity Act 2008 (P. 7, r. 20)
Regulation 21Service out of Singapore of documents for proceedings under Mental Capacity Act 2008 (P. 7, r. 21)
Regulation 22Notification of proceedings under Mental Capacity Act 2008 (P. 7, r. 22)
Part 8JUDGE-LED APPROACH IN RESOLVING FAMILY DISPUTES
Regulation 1Judge-led approach to achieve Objectives (P. 8, r. 1)
Regulation 2Power to make orders and give directions (P. 8, r. 2)
Regulation 3Consolidation, etc., of causes or matters (P. 8, r. 3)
Regulation 4Case conferences (P. 8, r. 4)
Regulation 5Conduct of case conference (P. 8, r. 5)
Regulation 6Review of access orders (P. 8, r. 6)
Regulation 7Non-disclosure of confidential or without prejudice communications (P. 8, r. 7)
Regulation 8Security for costs (P. 8, r. 8)
Regulation 9Amendment of originating applications, summonses and replies (P. 8, r. 9)
Regulation 10Amendment of other documents in proceedings (P. 8, r. 10)
Regulation 11Amendment of judgments and orders (P. 8, r. 11)
Regulation 12Striking out (P. 8, r. 12)
Regulation 13Agreement on facts and law (P. 8, r. 13)
Regulation 14Decision on questions of law or construction of documents (P. 8, r. 14)
Regulation 15Claim for declaration without other relief (P. 8, r. 15)
Regulation 16Independent witnesses and interested non-parties (P. 8, r. 16)
Regulation 17Independent counsel (P. 8, r. 17)
Part 9DISCLOSURE
Regulation 1Definition of this Part (P. 9, r. 1)
Regulation 2Scope of this Part and Court’s power (P. 9, r. 2)
Regulation 3Mandatory disclosure of documents (P. 9, r. 3)
Regulation 4Order for disclosure (P. 9, r. 4)
Regulation 5Summons for disclosure (P. 9, r. 5)
Regulation 6Court’s power to order disclosure of documents and information (P. 9, r. 6)
Regulation 7No order for disclosure of certain documents and information (P. 9, r. 7)
Regulation 8Privileged documents and information (P. 9, r. 8)
Regulation 9Confidential documents and information (P. 9, r. 9)
Regulation 10Disclosure of documents or information before commencement of proceedings or against non-party (P. 9, r. 10)
Regulation 11Compliance with order for disclosure (P. 9, r. 11)
Regulation 12Continuing duty to disclose (P. 9, r. 12)
Regulation 13No reliance on documents or information not disclosed under this Part (P. 9, r. 13)
Regulation 14Use of documents disclosed in other proceedings (P. 9, r. 14)
Regulation 15Inspection of original of document disclosed (P. 9, r. 15)
Regulation 16Failure to disclose (P. 9, r. 16)
Regulation 17Revocation and variation of order for disclosure (P. 9, r. 17)
Part 10EXPERT EVIDENCE
Regulation 1Application of Part (P. 10, r. 1)
Regulation 2Expert (P. 10, r. 2)
Regulation 3Court to approve use of expert evidence (P. 10, r. 3)
Regulation 4Court to approve examination of child (P. 10, r. 4)
Regulation 5Common expert, court expert and number of experts (P. 10, r. 5)
Regulation 6Issues and common set of facts (P. 10, r. 6)
Regulation 7Expert’s report (P. 10, r. 7)
Regulation 8Meeting, clarification on report and cross‑examination (P. 10, r. 8)
Regulation 9Panel of experts (P. 10, r. 9)
Part 11REPORTS UNDER MENTAL CAPACITY ACT 2008
Regulation 1Definitions and application of this Part (P. 11, r. 1)
Regulation 2Contents of applicable report (P. 11, r. 2)
Regulation 3Questions put to maker (P. 11, r. 3)
Part 12RELEVANT PROFESSIONALS AND CHILD REPORTS
Regulation 1Definitions of this Part (P. 12, r. 1)
Regulation 2Appointment of child representatives and qualified professionals (P. 12, r. 2)
Regulation 3Child reports (P. 12, r. 3)
Regulation 4Duties of relevant professionals (P. 12, r. 4)
Regulation 5Power to order interview, etc. (P. 12, r. 5)
Regulation 6No order for disclosure of documents or information (P. 12, r. 6)
Regulation 7Relevant professional not to be witness or subject to cross‑examination (P. 12, r. 7)
Regulation 8Remuneration of relevant professionals (P. 12, r. 8)
Regulation 9Disapplication of Part 10 (P. 12, r. 9)
Regulation 10Additional duties of child representative (P. 12, r. 10)
Regulation 11Submission of child report (P. 12, r. 11)
Regulation 12No disclosure and use of child report for other purposes (P. 12, r. 12)
Regulation 13Charges (P. 12, r. 13)
Regulation 14Cessation of appointment (P. 12, r. 14)
Regulation 15Submission of child report (P. 12, r. 15)
Regulation 16Cessation of appointment (P. 12, r. 16)
Part 13PARENTING COORDINATION PROGRAMME
Regulation 1Definitions of this Part (P. 13, r. 1)
Regulation 2Application of this Part (P. 13, r. 2)
Regulation 3Participation in parenting coordination programme (P. 13, r. 3)
Regulation 4Welfare of child paramount consideration (P. 13, r. 4)
Regulation 5Termination of parenting coordination programme (P. 13, r. 5)
Regulation 6Progress summary of parenting coordinator (P. 13, r. 6)
Part 14INJUNCTIONS AND OTHER INTERIM RELIEF BEFORE HEARING
Regulation 1Injunctions (P. 14, r. 1)
Regulation 2Detention, preservation, etc., of subject matter of proceedings (P. 14, r. 2)
Regulation 3Use of property for income before trial or hearing (P. 14, r. 3)
Regulation 4Sale and dealings with immovable property before trial or hearing (P. 14, r. 4)
Regulation 5Receivers (P. 14, r. 5)
Regulation 6Release from liability of person in possession or control of property (P. 14, r. 6)
Regulation 7Order for early trial or hearing (P. 14, r. 7)
Part 15COURT HEARINGS AND EVIDENCE
Regulation 1Hearings (P. 15, r. 1)
Regulation 2Hearings in Court and in chambers (P. 15, r. 2)
Regulation 3Jurisdiction and powers of Registrar (P. 15, r. 3)
Regulation 4Attendance of parties (P. 15, r. 4)
Regulation 5Attendance of witnesses (P. 15, r. 5)
Regulation 6Where person to give evidence is out of jurisdiction (P. 15, r. 6)
Regulation 7Assessors (P. 15, r. 7)
Regulation 8Pre-trial examination (P. 15, r. 8)
Regulation 9Exhibits and record of hearings (P. 15, r. 9)
Regulation 10Court’s decision and consequential orders (P. 15, r. 10)
Regulation 11Death of party (P. 15, r. 11)
Regulation 12Death of Judge or Registrar, etc. (P. 15, r. 12)
Regulation 13Trials involving oral evidence and cross-examination (P. 15, r. 13)
Regulation 14Oaths and affirmations (P. 15, r. 14)
Regulation 15Questions and inspection by Court (P. 15, r. 15)
Regulation 16Evidence in trials (P. 15, r. 16)
Regulation 17Dispensation with or limitation of cross‑examination (P. 15, r. 17)
Regulation 18Restrictions on cross‑examination (P. 15, r. 18)
Regulation 19Notice to refer to affidavit (P. 15, r. 19)
Regulation 20Assessment of damages or value and taking of accounts (P. 15, r. 20)
Regulation 21Page limits for written submissions (P. 15, r. 21)
Regulation 22Definitions of this Division (P. 15, r. 22)
Regulation 23Affidavit evidence (P. 15, r. 23)
Regulation 24Formalities of affidavit (P. 15, r. 24)
Regulation 25Attestation of affidavit (P. 15, r. 25)
Regulation 26Competence to make affidavit (P. 15, r. 26)
Regulation 2Joint affidavit (P. 15, r. 27)
Regulation 28Affidavit may be affirmed before and attestation completed by commissioner for oaths through live video link or live television link (P. 15, r. 28)
Regulation 29Affirming affidavit outside Singapore (P. 15, r. 29)
Regulation 30Safeguards for persons who do not understand English, are illiterate or blind (P. 15, r. 30)
Regulation 31Contents of affidavit (P. 15, r. 31)
Regulation 32Alteration of affidavit (P. 15, r. 32)
Regulation 33Documents referred to in affidavit (P. 15, r. 33)
Regulation 34Affidavits admitted without proof (P. 15, r. 34)
Regulation 35Consents (P. 15, r. 35)
Regulation 36Forms and sworn statements (P. 15, r. 36)
Regulation 37Affidavit by Guardian-in-Adoption (P. 15, r. 37)
Regulation 38Where previous application under Status of Children (Assisted Reproduction Technology) Act 2013 has been refused (P. 15, r. 38)
Part 16WITHDRAWAL AND DISCONTINUANCE
Regulation 1Withdrawal of notice to contest (P. 16, r. 1)
Regulation 2Discontinuance of action, etc., without permission (P. 16, r. 2)
Regulation 3Deemed discontinuance of action (P. 16, r. 3)
Regulation 4Discontinuance of action, etc., with permission (P. 16, r. 4)
Regulation 5Effect of discontinuance (P. 16, r. 5)
Part 17PAYMENT INTO AND OUT OF COURT
Regulation 1Payment into Court (P. 17, r. 1)
Regulation 2Payment in by respondent who has counterclaimed (P. 17, r. 2)
Regulation 3Acceptance of money paid into Court (P. 17, r. 3)
Regulation 4Order for payment out of money accepted required in certain cases (P. 17, r. 4)
Regulation 5Money remaining in Court (P. 17, r. 5)
Regulation 6Counterclaim (P. 17, r. 6)
Regulation 7Non-disclosure of payment into Court (P. 17, r. 7)
Regulation 8Money paid into Court under order of Court (P. 17, r. 8)
Regulation 9Payment out of money paid into Court under Exchange Control Act 1953 (P. 17, r. 9)
Regulation 10Person to whom payment to be made (P. 17, r. 10)
Regulation 11Payment out: small intestate estates (P. 17, r. 11)
Part 18JUDGMENTS AND ORDERS
Regulation 1Definition of this Part (P. 18, r. 1)
Regulation 2Effective date of orders (P. 18, r. 2)
Regulation 3Drawing up and form of orders (P. 18, r. 3)
Regulation 4Interest on money payable under orders (P. 18, r. 4)
Regulation 5Orders made under International Child Abduction Act 2010 (P. 18, r. 5)
Regulation 6Orders relating to registration of child of compulsory school age in national primary school (P. 18, r. 6)
Part 19APPEALS
Regulation 1Scope of this Part (P. 19, r. 1)
Regulation 2General matters and structure of this Part (P. 19, r. 2)
Regulation 3Definitions of this Part (P. 19, r. 3)
Regulation 4When time for appeal starts to run (P. 19, r. 4)
Regulation 5One appeal for judgments, decisions and orders given on same day (P. 19, r. 5)
Regulation 6Permission to intervene (P. 19, r. 6)
Regulation 7Appeal does not stay enforcement (P. 19, r. 7)
Regulation 8Appeal to be heard in chambers (P. 19, r. 8)
Regulation 9Powers of appellate Court (P. 19, r. 9)
Regulation 10Absence of parties (P. 19, r. 10)
Regulation 11Appellate intervention only if substantial injustice (P. 19, r. 11)
Regulation 12Expedited appeal (P. 19, r. 12)
Regulation 13Withdrawal of appeal or application (P. 19, r. 13)
Regulation 14Consent judgment or order (P. 19, r. 14)
Regulation 15Judgment (P. 19, r. 15)
Regulation 16Enforcement of judgments which have been subject matter of appeal (P. 19, r. 16)
Regulation 17Bringing of appeal (P. 19, r. 17)
Regulation 18Documents to be filed (P. 19, r. 18)
Regulation 19Bringing of appeal (P. 19, r. 19)
Regulation 20Further arguments before judge of Family Court (P. 19, r. 20)
Regulation 21Permission to appeal (P. 19, r. 21)
Regulation 22Security for costs (P. 19, r. 22)
Regulation 23Documents to be filed (P. 19, r. 23)
Regulation 24Payment out of security for costs and release of undertaking (P. 19, r. 24)
Regulation 25Definitions of this Division (P. 19, r. 25)
Regulation 26Powers of appellate Court (P. 19, r. 26)
Regulation 27Bringing of appeal (P. 19, r. 27)
Regulation 28Permission to appeal (P. 19, r. 28)
Regulation 29Security for costs (P. 19, r. 29)
Regulation 30Documents to be filed (P. 19, r. 30)
Regulation 31Appellant’s Case and respondent’s Case (P. 19, r. 31)
Regulation 32Page limits (P. 19, r. 32)
Regulation 33Payment out of security for costs and release of undertaking (P. 19, r. 33)
Regulation 34Further arguments (P. 19, r. 34)
Part 20APPEALS FROM TRIBUNALS TO FAMILY DIVISION AND CASE STATED
Regulation 1Scope of this Part (P. 20, r. 1)
Regulation 2Definitions of this Part (P. 20, r. 2)
Regulation 3Bringing of appeal or application (P. 20, r. 3)
Regulation 4Written submissions (P. 20, r. 4)
Regulation 5Stay of enforcement, etc. (P. 20, r. 5)
Regulation 6Powers of Court (P. 20, r. 6)
Part 21TRANSFER OF PROCEEDINGS
Regulation 1Applications under section 29(1) of Family Justice Act 2014 (P. 21, r. 1)
Regulation 2Applications under section 29(2) of Family Justice Act 2014 (P. 21, r. 2)
Regulation 3Notice of transfer (P. 21, r. 3)
Part 22COSTS
Regulation 1Definitions and general matters of this Part (P. 22, r. 1)
Regulation 2Powers of Court (P. 22, r. 2)
Regulation 3Entitlement to costs and assessment of costs (P. 22, r. 3)
Regulation 4Entitlement to costs — deputies and donees (P. 22, r. 4)
Regulation 5Adverse costs orders against successful party (P. 22, r. 5)
Regulation 6Adverse costs orders against non‑party (P. 22, r. 6)
Regulation 7Adverse costs orders against solicitor (P. 22, r. 7)
Regulation 8Costs for litigant not legally represented (P. 22, r. 8)
Regulation 9Solicitor representing party who lacks capacity (P. 22, r. 9)
Regulation 10Costs of proceedings under Mental Capacity Act 2008 (P. 22, r. 10)
Regulation 11When party may sign judgment for costs without order (P. 22, r. 11)
Regulation 12Fixed costs (P. 22, r. 12)
Regulation 13Registrar to fix fees payable to persons assisting Court, etc. (P. 22, r. 13)
Regulation 14Powers of Registrar to assess costs (P. 22, r. 14)
Regulation 15Supplementary powers of Registrar (P. 22, r. 15)
Regulation 16Costs of assessment proceedings (P. 22, r. 16)
Regulation 17Interim certificates (P. 22, r. 17)
Regulation 18Power of Registrar where party liable to be paid and to pay costs (P. 22, r. 18)
Regulation 19Assessment of bill of costs comprised in account (P. 22, r. 19)
Regulation 20Mode of beginning proceedings for assessment (P. 22, r. 20)
Regulation 21Notification of time appointed for assessment (P. 22, r. 21)
Regulation 22Delivery of bills, etc. (P. 22, r. 22)
Regulation 23Form of bill of costs (P. 22, r. 23)
Regulation 24Powers of Registrar assessing costs payable out of fund (P. 22, r. 24)
Regulation 25Basis of assessment (P. 22, r. 25)
Regulation 26Costs payable to solicitor by his or her own client (P. 22, r. 26)
Regulation 27Costs payable to trustee out of trust fund, etc. (P. 22, r. 27)
Regulation 28Certificate (P. 22, r. 28)
Regulation 29Certificate of Registrar to be conclusive unless set aside (P. 22, r. 29)
Regulation 30Application to Judge for review (P. 22, r. 30)
Regulation 31Review of Registrar’s decision by Judge (P. 22, r. 31)
Regulation 32Interest on costs (P. 22, r. 32)
Part 23ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENTS AND ORDERS
Regulation 1Definitions of this Part (P. 23, r. 1)
Regulation 2Enforcement order (P. 23, r. 2)
Regulation 3Satisfaction by consent (P. 23, r. 3)
Regulation 4Discharge of non-party (P. 23, r. 4)
Regulation 5Money in Court (P. 23, r. 5)
Regulation 6How enforcement order is carried out (P. 23, r. 6)
Regulation 7Sale and valuation of seized property (P. 23, r. 7)
Regulation 8Delivery and giving of possession (P. 23, r. 8)
Regulation 9Bailiff’s statement of accounts and commission (P. 23, r. 9)
Regulation 10Claims and objections to seizure or attachment (P. 23, r. 10)
Regulation 11Examination of enforcement respondent (P. 23, r. 11)
Regulation 12Instalment payments (P. 23, r. 12)
Regulation 13Application for stay of enforcement (P. 23, r. 13)
Part 24CONTEMPT OF COURT
Regulation 1Definitions of this Part (P. 24, r. 1)
Regulation 2Committal order for contempt of court (P. 24, r 2)
Regulation 3Application for permission of Court (P. 24, r. 3)
Regulation 4Application for committal order after permission of Court granted (P. 24, r. 4)
Regulation 5Power to commit without application (P. 24, r. 5)
Regulation 6Transfer to Family Division (P. 24, r. 6)
Regulation 7Provisions as to hearing (P. 24, r. 7)
Regulation 8Power to suspend execution of committal order (P. 24, r. 8)
Regulation 9Discharge of committal respondent (P. 24, r. 9)
Regulation 10Saving for other powers (P. 24, r. 10)
Regulation 11[Deleted by S 902/2024 wef 02/01/2025]
Regulation 12Form of committal order (P. 24, r. 12)
Regulation 13Order to arrest committal respondent (P. 24, r. 13)
Regulation 14Bailiff may engage auxiliary police officer or other security agency (P. 24, r. 14)
Part 25COURT FEES
Regulation 1Definitions of this Part (P. 25, r. 1)
Regulation 2Court fees (P. 25, r. 2)
Regulation 3Court powers relating to court fees (P. 25, r. 3)
Regulation 4Refund of fees paid for unused documents (P. 25, r. 4)
Regulation 5No hearing fee for some proceedings (P. 25, r. 5)
Regulation 6Exemption where cause or matter relates to criminal proceedings (P. 25, r. 6)
Part 26REGISTRY AND ADMINISTRATION
Regulation 1Registry of Family Justice Courts (P. 26, r. 1)
Regulation 2Practice directions (P. 26, r. 2)
Regulation 3Registry records (P. 26, r. 3)
Regulation 4Security of documents in adoption proceedings (P. 26, r. 4)
Regulation 5Registry hours (P. 26, r. 5)
Regulation 6Court vacations (P. 26, r. 6)
Part 27LODGMENT IN COURT, MONEY IN REGISTRY AND PAYMENT TO BAILIFF
Regulation 1Definitions of this Part (P. 27, r. 1)
Regulation 2Payment into Court under Trustees Act 1967 (P. 27, r. 2)
Regulation 3Notice of lodgment (P. 27, r. 3)
Regulation 4Funds how lodged (P. 27, r. 4)
Regulation 5Crediting lodgment and dividends (P. 27, r. 5)
Regulation 6Interest on money lodged in Court (P. 27, r. 6)
Regulation 7Computation of interest (P. 27, r. 7)
Regulation 8Payment out of funds in Court (P. 27, r. 8)
Regulation 9Name of payee to be stated in order (P. 27, r. 9)
Regulation 10Payment out on death of payee (P. 27, r. 10)
Regulation 11Transfer of investment of funds in Court (P. 27, r. 11)
Regulation 12Accountant-General to give certificate of funds in Court (P. 27, r. 12)
Regulation 13Publication of list of funds in Court (P. 27, r. 13)
Regulation 14Unclaimed funds in Court with Accountant-General (P. 27, r. 14)
Regulation 15Bailiff to keep account (P. 27, r. 15)
Regulation 16How money paid to bailiff (P. 27, r. 16)
Regulation 17Payment under judgment or order (P. 27, r. 17)
Regulation 18Proof before payment out (P. 27, r. 18)
Regulation 19Where money due to Government under any law (P. 27, r. 19)
Regulation 20Method of payments by bailiff (P. 27, r. 20)
Regulation 21Instalments ledger (P. 27, r. 21)
Part 28ELECTRONIC FILING SERVICES
Regulation 1Application of this Part (P. 28, r. 1)
Regulation 2Definitions of this Part (P. 28, r. 2)
Regulation 3Establishment of electronic filing services (P. 28, r. 3)
Regulation 4Electronic filing service providers and superintendents (P. 28, r. 4)
Regulation 5Computer system of electronic filing service provider (P. 28, r. 5)
Regulation 6Electronic filing (P. 28, r. 6)
Regulation 7Signing of electronic documents (P. 28, r. 7)
Regulation 8Date of filing (P. 28, r. 8)
Regulation 9Notification or delivery by Registrar (P. 28, r. 9)
Regulation 10Mode of amendment of electronic documents (P. 28, r. 10)
Regulation 11Affidavits in electronic form (P. 28, r. 11)
Regulation 12Discrepancy (P. 28, r. 12)
Regulation 13Service bureau (P. 28, r. 13)
Regulation 14Registered user and authorised user (P. 28, r. 14)
Regulation 15Fee for registered user (P. 28, r. 15)
Regulation 16Electronic filing (P. 28, r. 16)
Regulation 17When time for service begins to run (P. 28, r. 17)
Regulation 18Service of documents (P. 28, r. 18)
Regulation 19Interpretation, etc. (P. 28, r. 19)
Regulation 20Authorised user and authorised agent (P. 28, r. 20)
Regulation 21Issuance of orders and other documents by Court (P. 28, r. 21)
Regulation 22Sworn statements and unsworn statements (P. 28, r. 22)
Regulation 23When time for service begins to run (P. 28, r. 23)
Regulation 24Authorised user and authorised agent (P. 28, r. 24)
Regulation 25Issuance of orders and other documents by Court (P. 28, r. 25)
Regulation 26Sworn statements and unsworn statements (P. 28, r. 26)
Schedule 1Civil Procedure Conventions
Schedule 2Applicable provisions of Criminal Procedure Code 2010
Schedule 3Court fees

Common questions

What is Family Justice (General) Rules 2024?

Family Justice (General) Rules 2024 is Singapore Subsidiary Legislation, cited as Subsidiary Legislation FJA-S720-2024 2014, currently marked in force and first recorded in 2014.

Is Family Justice (General) Rules 2024 still in force?

Yes — Family Justice (General) Rules 2024 is currently in force.

When did Family Justice (General) Rules 2024 take effect?

Family Justice (General) Rules 2024 was first recorded in 2014.

How many regulations does Family Justice (General) Rules 2024 have?

Family Justice (General) Rules 2024 contains 488 regulations.

Where can I read the official version of Family Justice (General) Rules 2024?

The official text of Family Justice (General) Rules 2024 is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.

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