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Khor Bee Im v Wong Tee Kee [2002] SGHC 7
The court will not change a child's surname without compelling reasons, but where the child is sufficiently mature and the natural father has shown little interest, the court may allow the change to remain in the child's best interests.
In the Matter of A, an infant born on the 30th day of October 1994 [2002] SGHC 62
The court will grant a stay of proceedings in favour of a foreign forum if that forum is clearly more appropriate for the resolution of the dispute, taking into account the child's best interests and cultural connections.
Re A (an infant) [2002] SGHC 60
The court held that the French court was the more appropriate forum for custody proceedings given the child's cultural connections and the fact that the father had already invoked the French court's jurisdiction.
Tham Lai Hoong v Fong Weng Sun Peter Vincent [2002] SGHC 45
The court held that the proper approach to the division of matrimonial assets is to first identify and value all matrimonial assets, then compute direct contributions, and finally determine a just and equitable division based on all circumstances including indirect contributions.
Ng Sylvia v Oon Choon Huat Peter and Another [2002] SGHC 25
The term 'marriage' in s 112 of the Women's Charter refers to a marriage solemnized and registered in accordance with the Charter, not a customary marriage.
HillField International Ltd and Others v Chew Lai Yoke Bettina and another action [2002] SGHC 234
The court determined ownership of disputed personal items based on the terms of a Deed of Separation and the credibility of the parties, finding that the husband was entitled to certain items not excluded by the Deed.
B & Another v D [2002] SGHC 210
In custody proceedings, the welfare of the infant is the paramount consideration under s 3 of the Guardianship of Infants Act.
Re XYZ (an infant) [2002] SGHC 184
The court has no jurisdiction to amend an adoption order after it has been made and perfected, except under the slip rule.
Neo Mei Lan Helena v Long Melvin Anthony (Yeo Bee Leong, co-respondent) [2002] SGHC 162
The court held that the needs of children should be taken into account in determining the division of matrimonial assets, but not as a separate premium added after the division is determined. It also clarified that CPF monies are matrimonial assets subject to division.
Soh Seng Hwee v Paw Ling Chiang Lina [2002] SGHC 149
The court refused to vary maintenance or order a lump sum maintenance due to insufficient evidence of the husband's assets and income, and noted the husband's lack of full disclosure.
Tan Hock Chuan v Tan Tiong Hwa [2002] SGHC 117
The High Court's power of criminal revision under s 266 of the Criminal Procedure Code is restricted to criminal proceedings; applications for personal protection orders under the Women's Charter are civil in nature and thus not subject to criminal revision.
Wong Wai Leng Laura alias Yow Wai Leng Laura v Yap Thiam Nguan [2001] SGHC 86
The court held that the wife was not entitled to maintenance as her earning capacity was equal to or exceeded that of the husband, and the husband lacked the financial resources to pay lump sum maintenance.
Leong Mei Chuan v David Chan Teck Hock [2001] SGHC 80
Stock options, whether vested or unvested, are choses in action and constitute matrimonial assets under s 112(10)(b) of the Women's Charter, subject to division upon divorce.
Choo Guay Tin v Lee Mong Seng [2001] SGHC 65
The court held that a family business should be treated as a quasi-partnership, and that valuation should be based on the date of notional termination of the partnership to prevent asset-stripping.
Eng Poh Su (now known as Eddy Eng Poh Su) v Yap Ah Ho (now known as Yap Yujing Josephine) [2001] SGHC 60
Leave of court is not required under s 21 of the Supreme Court of Judicature Act to appeal from a decision of the subordinate courts in respect of matrimonial matters under Pt X of the Women's Charter, as s 137 of the Women's Charter confers an unrestricted right of appeal.
Chaytor v Zaleha bte A Rahman [2001] SGHC 56
The civil courts should respect the jurisdiction of the Syariah Court in determining the validity of a Muslim divorce; thus, a Muslim wife against whom a talak has been pronounced is still treated as a married woman for the purposes of s 69(1) of the Women's Charter until the Sya
Foo Tee Sey v Loy Hui Eng [2001] SGHC 276
The court held that the separation of bank accounts by spouses does not alter the nature of income as matrimonial assets, and that agreements regarding the division of assets are only relevant under s 112 of the Women's Charter if made in contemplation of divorce.
Shih Ching Chia James v Swee Tuan Kay
The Court of Appeal held that there was no basis for drawing an adverse inference that the respondent had hidden substantial assets, and set aside the district judge's order requiring the respondent to transfer her interest in the matrimonial home to the appellant.
Shoba D/O Gunasekaran v A Rajandran and Another [2001] SGHC 138
The paramount consideration in a custody order is the welfare of the child, and the court must assess which parent is better able to provide the proper environment for the child's upbringing.
Kay Swee Tuan v Chia Shih Ching James [2001] SGHC 117
The High Court dismissed an appeal against the division of matrimonial assets, upholding the district judge's evaluation of the evidence. The court found no merit in the appellant's claims regarding mortgage liabilities and alleged asset losses.
Ang Teng Siong v Lee Su Min [2000] SGHC 76
The court held that when purchase moneys for a matrimonial home are derived from the sale of a previous matrimonial home, the court should trace the source of funds for that previous home to determine the respective beneficial interests of the parties, rather than simply dividing
Tan Khye Hua v Hong Chor Luan [2000] SGHC 6
The judgment in Tan Khye Hua v Hong Chor Luan represents a significant application of the "just and equitable" principle under Section 112 of the Women's Charter (Cap 353) within the context of a long-term marriage spanning over two decades. The dispute arose following the dissol
Lee Chung Meng Joseph v Krygsman [2000] SGHC 277
The court affirmed the lower court's division of matrimonial assets and maintenance orders, finding that the judge correctly applied the principles of the Women's Charter and that the husband's financial arrangements were well-managed.
Christine Elizabeth Tuppen v Michael Anthony Oxborrow [2000] SGHC 276
An order for the division of matrimonial assets is final once made and cannot be varied by the High Court, unlike an order for periodic maintenance.