FLP 3 - Children

<p>In cases of physical or emotional abuse by one parent. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Day-to-day living arrangements for the child. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It may include restrictions on travel outside of Singapore. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It should be reserved for exceptional circumstances only. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The maternal bond significance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Joint custody order (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Siblings should remain together whenever possible (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The right to visit the child under various conditions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By both oral testimony and affidavits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To maintain regular contact between the child and the non-custodial parent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He was prohibited from visiting children at their school or outside access hours (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both parents should be allowed to be equally involved in the child's life (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>With the court's approval or consent from the other parent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Significant harm to the child from the non-custodial parent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Restrict a parent from taking a child out of Singapore (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>BNS and BNT (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure a normal family life for the child with both parents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Abusive behavior by the non-custodial parent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensuring access does not disrupt the child's routine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Welfare principle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Caregivers' reasonable wishes should influence relocation positively (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>International Child Abduction Act (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Determining child's habitual residence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensure swift return of wrongfully removed children (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It holds significant but not determinative importance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The caregiver's reasonable wishes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It remains the core consideration in legal decisions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can rely on limited defenses available in the statute (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The primary caregiver's relationship status (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The welfare of the infant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Parental rights are equal in custody decisions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Parental wealth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A loving parent with a stable home (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Section 125 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is to be interpreted in its widest sense (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The child’s academic performance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The paramount importance of a child's welfare (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both parents have equal rights regarding a child's welfare (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The mutual obligation of parents to cooperate in caring for and providing for their children, even after a divorce or separation.

A custody arrangement where both parents share responsibility for major decisions affecting the child's life.

A custody arrangement where one parent has the primary responsibility for major decisions about the child's life.

A custody arrangement where the court decides that both parents can carry on with current arrangements regarding the child's life without intervention.

The issue of handling day-to-day matters for a child, like daily routines and living arrangements.

Specific situations, such as violence, where sole custody is an appropriate legal measure to protect the child.

A very hostile and strained relationship between parents.

To allow the non-custodial parent to maintain regular contact with the child.

The starting point for access orders should ideally allow both parents to be involved in the child's life.

Courts can restrict access to prevent embarrassment to the child.

Exceptional situations where access might be denied to a parent.

Taking a child out of Singapore for more than a month requires court consent, with a specified amount of time.

Parents relocating permanently out of Singapore require court approval.

A court order to prevent a party from taking a child out of Singapore for all circumstances.

Court orders determining who has physical and legal responsibility for a child.

Legal rights given to parents, including rights over children's lives.

In custody cases involving young children, courts often prioritize the mother's care, assuming a stronger maternal bond.

Courts consider maintaining a child's existing living arrangements when determining custody, unless it's harmful.

Courts strongly discourage separating siblings unless absolutely necessary for their well-being.

A rare arrangement where siblings live with different parents, handled with caution.

A helpful resource provided by the judiciary outlining common court orders related to children's matters.

A legal process where a parent seeks permission from the court to move with a child to a different location, often a different country.

The guiding principle in child custody decisions, prioritizing the child's best interests above all else.

The desires of the parent seeking to relocate, which are considered by the court but not automatically granted.

The parent who remains in the original location after the other parent seeks to relocate.

A Singaporean law that implements the Hague Convention, aiming to quickly return children wrongfully taken to or kept in Singapore.

The child's usual place of living before the wrongful removal or retention, which is a key factor in child abduction cases.

Taking a child away from their habitual residence without legal permission, a key factor in child abduction cases.

Keeping a child in a location different from their habitual residence without legal permission, a key factor in child abduction cases.

Specific legal arguments that an abducting parent can use to try and prevent a child's return to their habitual residence.

A court decision that a child wrongfully removed or retained in Singapore must be returned to their habitual residence.

This Act enshrines the welfare principle, stating that a court must prioritize the child's welfare when making decisions regarding custody.

The welfare principle applies equally to both parents, regardless of gender.

This Charter reinforces the welfare principle in divorce cases, ensuring the child's best interests are considered.

The child's well-being encompasses their physical, emotional, moral, and religious development, as well as their happiness, comfort, and security.

A loving parent and stable home environment are considered crucial for a child's well-being.

While financial support is important, it should not be the sole measure of a child's welfare. Emotional well-being is equally vital.

Factors like each parent's ability to meet the child's needs, ensure safety, and provide a positive environment contribute to assessing child's welfare.

Studying real case examples helps gain a deeper understanding of how courts apply the welfare principle and assess child welfare.

This involves assessing each parent's ability to meet the child's basic needs, including housing, food, education, and healthcare.