Oct 15, 2024 · If you are seeking to be appointed as a guardian under the court's wardship jurisdiction, you will have to state in the title of action that your application is made under Section 17(1)(d) of the Supreme Court of Judicature Act and Section 22(1)(a) of the Family Justice Act.

Oct 24, 2021 · Guardianship gives a person the legal responsibility to care for a child below 21 years of age. A parent or a court-appointed guardian may apply under Section 5 of the Guardianship of Infants Act for orders on custody, care and control, access and maintenance for …

Mar 31, 2022 · In the absence of the above, a person can apply under the Guardianship of Infants Act (GIA) to be appointed legal guardian of the child. For example, in a family where the father is deceased and the mother is frequently in and out of jail, the aunt may intervene by applying to be the legal guardian of the child.

May 2, 2023 · In Singapore, a legal guardian is appointed by the Court or through a will to assume responsibility for the welfare, care, and management of a minor’s (under 21 years of age) personal affairs and/or property.

Guardianship and custody in family law regulates the relationship between a child and the adults who exercise authority over him or her. This article attempts to restate the basic principles. The concept of guardianship should be understood in relation with parenthood.

A legal guardian is appointed in a will to take care of children in the event of the death of the child’s parents; this is referred to as testamentary guardianship. The court can appoint a legal guardian when a parent or parents cannot care for their children.

Find out what to expect if you have to attend court for a guardianship application. A case conference is conducted by a Family Courts judge and is closed to the public. Only those directly involved in the matter can attend. You do not have to attend the …

Generally, an individual can be formally appointed as a guardian in Singapore pursuant to Section 5 of the Guardianship of Infants Act ("GIA"). The application can be taken out by way of Originating Summons and a supporting affidavit.

In these cases, a relative of the child (i.e. an aunt or grandparent) can apply to the Court to assume guardianship of the child. The individual seeking guardianship of the child may proceed with a guardianship application.

A person applying to be appointed as a child’s guardian must live in Singapore. The process to be appointed as legal guardian of a child starts with filing an Originating Summons and a supporting affidavit at the High Court or a Family Court.