Custody of Children
Custody of Children is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 28 cases from 2002 to 2024.
Leading Law Firms
Analysis of law firms specializing in Custody of Children, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Law Firm | Cases |
|---|---|
| Engelin Teh Practice LLC0.00% success rate | 3 cases10.7% of area |
| Harry Elias Partnership LLP33.33% success rate | 3 cases10.7% of area |
| Harry Elias Partnership33.33% success rate | 3 cases10.7% of area |
| Dodwell & Co LLC0.00% success rate | 2 cases7.1% of area |
| Fernandez LLC0.00% success rate | 2 cases7.1% of area |
| Bih Li & Lee50.00% success rate | 2 cases7.1% of area |
| Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP50.00% success rate | 2 cases7.1% of area |
| Allen & Gledhill LLP0.00% success rate | 2 cases7.1% of area |
| Eugene Thuraisingam LLP0.00% success rate | 1 cases3.6% of area |
| Drew & Napier LLC0.00% success rate | 1 cases3.6% of area |
Notable Lawyers
Leading lawyers practicing in Custody of Children, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Lawyer | Cases |
|---|---|
| Foo Siew Fong33.33% success rate | 3 cases10.7% of area |
| Chloe Chua Kay Ee0.00% success rate | 3 cases10.7% of area |
| Magdalene Sim0.00% success rate | 2 cases7.1% of area |
| Patrick Fernandez0.00% success rate | 2 cases7.1% of area |
| Loh Wai Mooi50.00% success rate | 2 cases7.1% of area |
| Irving Choh50.00% success rate | 2 cases7.1% of area |
| Linda Joelle Ong0.00% success rate | 2 cases7.1% of area |
| Alfred Dodwell0.00% success rate | 2 cases7.1% of area |
| Ranjit Singh50.00% success rate | 2 cases7.1% of area |
| Sunil Sudheesan100.00% success rate | 1 cases3.6% of area |
Recent Judgments
Displaying 28 most recent judgments out of 28 total cases
| No. | Title | Court | Decision Date | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WVS v WVT: Division of Matrimonial Assets, Custody, Care and Control, and Child Maintenance Dispute | Appellate Division of the High Court | 28 Nov 2024 | Appeal dismissed, save for a correction of a typographical error regarding the valuation of the Teck Whye property. Wife to pay Husband costs of appeal fixed at $45,000. |
| 2 | TTZ v TTY: Child Access Dispute & Committal Order Appeal | General Division of the High Court (Family Division) | 28 Nov 2024 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 3 | XBF v XBE: Appeal Against Orders for Care & Control and Relocation of Children to Indonesia | General Division of the High Court (Family Division) | 07 Nov 2024 | Appeal Allowed |
| 4 | - | 03 Nov 2024 | Unknown | |
| 5 | WTL v WTM: Division of Matrimonial Assets, Child & Spousal Maintenance, Care & Control | General Division of the High Court (Family Division) | 29 Oct 2024 | Appeal allowed in part. The court adjusted the division of matrimonial assets and ordered the husband to refund excess payments for property tax, condominium sinking fund, and management fees. |
| 6 | WRX v WRY: Division of Matrimonial Assets & Maintenance After Divorce | Appellate Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 28 Jul 2024 | Appeal allowed in part. |
| 7 | Public Prosecutor v JCS: Statutory Rape, Sexual Penetration of a Minor, and Rioting | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 03 Jul 2024 | Appeal Allowed |
| 8 | WRX v WRY: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Maintenance Post-Divorce | Family Justice Courts of the Republic of Singapore | 20 Nov 2023 | Orders made for division of matrimonial assets, care and control of children, and maintenance for wife and children. |
| 9 | VWM v VWN: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Matrimonial Home Dispute | General Division of the High Court (Family Division) | 15 Jan 2023 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 10 | VXF v VXE: Appeal for Care and Control and Relocation of Children to Indonesia | Appellate Division of the High Court | 31 May 2022 | Application dismissed. |
| 11 | BUX v BUY: Division of Matrimonial Assets, Wife & Child Maintenance, and Custody Dispute | Family Justice Courts of the Republic of Singapore | 20 Jan 2019 | Orders made for division of matrimonial assets, maintenance for children, and joint custody with sole care and control to the Wife. |
| 12 | ULA v UKZ: Relocation Application, Child Custody, Care and Control | High Court | 04 Dec 2018 | Appeal Allowed |
| 13 | Ramesh v AXA Life: Negligence, Duty of Care, and Employer References | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 26 Jul 2016 | Appeal Allowed in Part |
| 14 | JBE v JBF: Guardianship of Infants Act - Determining Child Custody and Welfare | High Court | 04 May 2015 | Application for leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal dismissed. |
| 15 | Kwee Lee Fung Ivon v Lim Gordon: Division of Matrimonial Assets & Wife's Maintenance | High Court | 28 Oct 2013 | Judgment on division of matrimonial assets and wife's maintenance. |
| 16 | BJS v BJT: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Maintenance in Divorce | High Court | 11 Jul 2013 | Orders made for division of matrimonial assets and monthly maintenance payments. |
| 17 | World Sport Group v Dorsey James Michael: Pre-Action Interrogatories & Defamation | High Court | 09 Apr 2013 | Appeal allowed in part. The defendant had to answer interrogatories nos 1, 2(a), 2(b), 2(c), 6 and 6.1. |
| 18 | AYQ v AYR: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Child Maintenance in Divorce | High Court | 12 Apr 2012 | Orders made for division of matrimonial assets, wife's maintenance, and children's maintenance. |
| 19 | ASV v ASW: Appeal on Division of Matrimonial Assets and Wife's Maintenance Post-Divorce | High Court | 14 Feb 2012 | Appeal Allowed in Part |
| 20 | AQS v AQR: Division of Matrimonial Assets & Wife's Maintenance Post-Divorce | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 11 Jan 2012 | Appeal Allowed in Part |
| 21 | Tan Cheng Guan v Tan Hwee Lee: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Inter-Spousal Gifts | High Court | 25 Sep 2011 | Division of matrimonial assets ordered; maintenance awarded to wife and daughter. |
| 22 | Chan Pui Yin v Lim Tiong Kei: Division of Matrimonial Assets After Divorce | High Court | 01 Sep 2011 | Appeal dismissed in part. |
| 23 | ABR v ABS: Stay of Divorce Proceedings Based on Forum Non Conveniens | High Court | 30 Aug 2009 | Appeal dismissed with costs. |
| 24 | TQ v TR: Prenuptial Agreement Validity & Division of Matrimonial Assets | Court of Appeal | 02 Feb 2009 | Appeal allowed in part. The court varied the orders below regarding spousal maintenance and care and control of the children, but made no order as to the division of assets, giving significant weight to the prenuptial agreement. |
| 25 | Sim Geok Seng v Lee Kim Kiat: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Maintenance Dispute | High Court | 26 Jun 2007 | Equal division of matrimonial assets ordered; husband to pay $800 monthly child maintenance. |
| 26 | TT v TU: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Maintenance Dispute | High Court | 22 May 2007 | Orders made for division of matrimonial assets and maintenance payments. |
| 27 | Tan Kay Beng v PP: Theft & Criminal Intimidation Sentencing Appeal | High Court | 06 Jul 2006 | Appeal Allowed |
| 28 | Custody Dispute: Father vs. Maternal Grandparents for Infant's Welfare | Court of Appeal | 13 Nov 2002 | Appeal Dismissed but limited access rights granted to appellant’s mother. |