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In force2020 Revised Edition

Part 2 · Monogamous Marriages

7. Continuance of marriage

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Every marriage solemnised in Singapore after 15 September 1961, other than a marriage which is void under the provisions of this Act, shall continue until dissolved —

(a)

by the death of one of the parties;

(b)

by order of a court of competent jurisdiction; or

(c)

by a declaration made by a court of competent jurisdiction that the marriage is null and void.

Report

Part 3

Solemnisation of Marriages

Part 4

Registration

Part 5

Offences Relating to Solemnisation and Registration of Marriages

Part 6

Rights and Duties of Husband and Wife

Part 7

Protection Against Family Violence

Part 8

Maintenance of Wife, Incapacitated Husband and Children

Part 9

Enforcement of Maintenance Orders

Part 9A

Additional Provisions Relating to Part 7, 8 or 9

Part 10

Part 10A

Amicable Settlement of Disputes

Part 10B

Court’S Power to Set Aside and Prevent Dispositions Intended to Defeat Maintenance Claims or Other Orders in Matrimonial Proceedings

Part 10C

Replacement Because of Death

Part 11

Offences Against Women and Girls

Part 12

Miscellaneous

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