Women’s Charter 1961 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 10A · Amicable Settlement of Disputes
Last amended by an amending law of 2022.
Official textFrom Singapore Statutes Online, unchanged
The court hearing the proceedings must from time to time consider whether the parties might reconcile, having regard to —
the nature of the case;
the evidence; and
the parties’ attitude.
If the court considers that there is a reasonable possibility that the parties might reconcile, the court may do all or any of the following things to facilitate a possible reconciliation:
adjourn the proceedings;
if the parties consent, interview the parties in chambers (with or without their solicitors);
nominate a conciliation officer or some other suitable person or organisation to assist the parties;
advise the parties to attend a family support programme.
Despite the provisions of the Administration of Justice (Protection) Act 2016, failure to comply with any advice given under subsection (2)(d) is not a contempt of court.
conciliation officer
“conciliation officer” means a conciliation officer appointed under section 139C(1);
family support programme
“family support programme” means any programme or activity that seeks to address or resolve any relationship issue or relationship problem —(a)between spouses or former spouses;(b)between siblings; or(c)between parent and child;
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