Women’s Charter - Singapore Statutes Online

Power of court to order maintenance for children

122.—(1) During the pendency of any matrimonial proceedings the court may order a parent to pay towards the maintenance of his child.

(2) When granting or at any time subsequent to the grant of a decree of divorce, judicial separation or nullity of marriage the court may order a parent to pay maintenance for the benefit of his child in any manner the court thinks fit.

(3) The court shall have the corresponding power to order a woman to pay or contribute towards the maintenance of her child where it is satisfied that having regard to her means it is reasonable so to order.

(4) An order under subsection (1), (2) or (3) may direct payment to the person having custody or care and control of the child or trustees for the child.

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