Women's Charter (Chapter 353): Primary legislation governing marriage, divorce, and separation in Singapore. Covers maintenance obligations, division of matrimonial assets, and matters relating to custody and care of children.
Guardianship of Infants Act (Chapter 122): Legislation specifically dealing with matters relating to children, including custody arrangements, care and control, and access arrangements for parents.
Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA): Specific legislation applicable only to Muslim parties, providing different rules under Syariah law for separation and related matters.
Maintenance of Parents Act (Chapter 167B): Legislation that may be relevant if the separation agreement needs to address maintenance obligations towards elderly parents.
Living Arrangements: Key consideration in separation agreements detailing where each party will reside during the separation period.
Financial Responsibilities: Essential component covering division of financial obligations, including household expenses, debts, and maintenance payments.
Children's Matters: Arrangements regarding custody, care and control, access schedules, and financial support for children during separation.
Separation Duration: Specified timeframe for the trial separation, including start and end dates.
Reconciliation Conditions: Terms and conditions under which the parties may attempt reconciliation or end the separation.
Rights and Obligations: Clear outline of each party's rights and obligations during the separation period.
Property Matters: Arrangements regarding the use, maintenance, and temporary division of matrimonial assets during separation.
Confidentiality: Terms regarding privacy and confidentiality of the separation arrangement and related matters.
Dispute Resolution: Mechanisms and procedures for resolving any disputes that may arise during the separation period.
