Question About Divorce

[gwbasic]

Tis is just woke

Ish predate woke lah, initiated by our beloved ah gong who can do no wrong.

 

[SteamChicken8888]

Read before that even if child not his, they are part of his family unit, so must still pay child maintenance.

Yeap. This 1 1000% True.

 

[Char_Kuey]

If a man discovers that the children are not his biological offspring and files for divorce, the responsibility for child maintenance will still apply if he has accepted them as part of his family (e.g., raised them during the marriage) or if a legal relationship is established (such as adoption). Under the Women’s Charter, Section 70 states that a person who has accepted a child as a member of their family must maintain them, regardless of whether they are biologically related .

As for alimony, it depends on various factors. The court assesses the wife’s financial needs and the husband’s ability to pay. Under Section 69 of the Women’s Charter, the court can order maintenance for the wife based on her contributions to the family and her needs after the divorce . The discovery of non-biological children does not automatically waive the husband’s duty to maintain the wife.

Regarding legal fees, the court typically has discretion in how they are settled. In some cases, the court may order each party to bear their own legal costs, or in contested cases, costs may be awarded to one party based on factors like conduct during litigation or the complexity of the case . There is no strict rule of 50-50; the division of legal fees can vary depending on circumstances.

duped by that woman still have to pay for someone else's offspring ah?

then what if that woman cheat and collect enough $ already, file for divorce to reunite with the child's biological father and they go happy family thereafter, the cuckold male shoot himself to death after paying the last alimony?

 

[MegatonNev]

this 1 very grey area leh. "if" accepted the child as member of the family is because u thought it's urs what. but when the truth was hidden from you intentionally it's a totally different story liao. so does it still apply?

I remember if name of the person is on birth certificate, its considered as accepting the child as part of the family... despite not knowing the child is not biologically his.

 

[gwbasic]

duped by that woman still have to pay for someone else's offspring ah?

then what if that woman cheat and collect enough $ already, file for divorce to reunite with the child's biological father and they go happy family thereafter, the cuckold male shoot himself to death after paying the last alimony?

He never got 11 steps very happy oredi lah. Of course if do rike 武松 is best result, but nowsadays cannot.

 

[Char_Kuey]

I remember if name of the person is on birth certificate, its considered as accepting the child as part of the family... despite not knowing the child is not biologically his.

contestable I believe, the judge would determine on the balance of probabilities if the duped 'father' had the opportunity to determine if the kid was biological his based on numerous factors, blood type of child, duped 'father's mental and financial capability and whether that woman ever insisted that the child belongs to the duped 'father'

 

[treeskull]

duped by that woman still have to pay for someone else's offspring ah?

then what if that woman cheat and collect enough $ already, file for divorce to reunite with the child's biological father and they go happy family thereafter, the cuckold male shoot himself to death after paying the last alimony?

It’s called woman charter and not man charter for a reason

 

[Char_Kuey]

He never got 11 steps very happy oredi lah. Of course if do rike 武松 is best result, but nowsadays cannot.

any sane guy would flip, low marriage and birth rate is totally explanable

 

[ThinkMe]

TS = man ah??

 

[Char_Kuey]

It’s called woman charter and not man charter for a reason

if 100% cases follow that, that one not women's charter, is women's chapter already

 

[ribena.bing]

TS = man ah??

Whoa whoa whoa...

Pls stop giving ideas if TS is female

 

[elimmel]

duped by that woman still have to pay for someone else's offspring ah?

then what if that woman cheat and collect enough $ already, file for divorce to reunite with the child's biological father and they go happy family thereafter, the cuckold male shoot himself to death after paying the last alimony?

what last alimony... the ex wife can don't remarry and he continues to pay alimony...

 

[MegatonNev]

contestable I believe, the judge would determine on the balance of probabilities if the duped 'father' had the opportunity to determine if the kid was biological his based on numerous factors, blood type of child, duped 'father's mental and financial capability and whether that woman ever insisted that the child belongs to the duped 'father'

also got factors like did he already played a part in taking responsibility of child's upbringing, did he enjoy benefits through the child i.e.: parentality leave, childcare leave etc.,

 

[ChuppaChups]

If kid proven not yours can just annul marriage. No need go through divorce. Speak to a good lawyer. Don’t need to be taken back by WC. The law is on men’s side too.

 

[SpicyBird]

I remember if name of the person is on birth certificate, its considered as accepting the child as part of the family... despite not knowing the child is not biologically his.

damn this isn't fair at all. knowing the facts and without knowing the facts, might affect the decision.

 

[Char_Kuey]

also got factors like did he already played a part in taking responsibility of child's upbringing, did he enjoy benefits through the child i.e.: parentality leave, childcare leave etc.,

My opinion would be such that those factors mentioned is attributable towards custody of the child, rather than renouncing further liabilities such as caregiving or alimony for the child if the duped 'father' wants to contest that he is oblivious to the fact the child is not biological his and that there is no circumstance or condition for him to know that the child was not his at the onset

the upbringing part is more of an aftermath from the point where the child is born and has more of a part to play in challenging custody

 

[Char_Kuey]

If kid proven not yours can just annul marriage. No need go through divorce. Speak to a good lawyer. Don’t need to be taken back by WC. The law is on men’s side too.

sounds legit and reasonable

 

[MegatonNev]

damn this isn't fair at all.

it also depends on the judge but I remembered that as long as the person preformed fatherly duties and treated the child as his own, he is still liable for child maintenance but I'm not sure if having child maintenance means he has restricted access to the child...

 

[ChuppaChups]

Oh.. TS is the mum? Then I think just file for annulment but don’t contest la.. strike a deal with ur soon to be ex fake father of your children.

 

[MegatonNev]

My opinion would be such that those factors mentioned is attributable towards custody of the child, rather than renouncing further liabilities such as caregiving or alimony for the child if the duped 'father' wants to contest that he is oblivious to the fact the child is not biological his and that there is no circumstance or condition for him to know that the child was not his at the onset
the upbringing part is more of an aftermath from the point where the child is born and has more of a part to play in challenging custody

ah... I finally found where I read it from before...

seems like the firm advised that still need to pay....


https://www.gjclaw.com.sg/articles/can-forced-maintain-child-even-though-not-parent/
edit: additional source that said almost same thing.

11. I got married to my wife as she claimed that the baby is mine. One year later, she met her ex-boyfriend and finally admitted that the baby is not mine. I have grown to love the baby. However, she has forbidden me from seeing the baby. Is there anything I can do about this injustice? Can I fight for the baby? Can I press any charges against her?
As the child remains that of your wife and her ex-boyfriend, you have no rights or duties to this child, although you can choose to treat the child as the child of the family and maintain the child. Although you may wish to have access to the child, there is no legal requirement for this and it requires consent of the biological parents in these circumstances.

https://singaporelegaladvice.com/single-and-unwed-mothers-in-singapore-frequently-asked-questions/