What is the Difference Between Child Custody and Care and Control?
Child custody is sometimes one of the most argumentative subjects in a divorce. A "child" is defined in the Women's Charter as a child of a marriage who is under 21 years of age. The main statute directing child custody in Singapore is the Guardianship of Infants Act, which the Women's Charter complements, and the Administration of Muslim Law Act. The law of custody applies to every individual in Singapore, regardless of whether one is Muslim or non-Muslim. Hiring a divorce lawyer from a reputable Singapore law firm will be helpful as he or she will guide you through all Singapore laws. Differences Between Child Custody and Care and Control Child custody should be separated from the care and control of the child. Child custody gives the custodial parent(s) authority in making significant choices regarding their child. Some of these decisions include matters concerning education, religion, and the healthcare of the child. Whereas care and con...
