My father is 65. He has been taking money from me ever since I started working 2 years ago, claiming it is his right as my father. He spends his money on gambling, drinking and cigarettes. I have refused to give him any more money but he threatens to take me to court under the Maintenance of Parents Act. What can I do about this?
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Crypto Insolvency and You, Why it Matters
If you wish to dabble in crypto investments, what safeguards have the law developed to protect you when crypto companies go insolvent? This article considers this question from two angles: First, from the viewpoint of someone who has invested directly in the crypto-assets; and second, from the viewpoint of an investor of crypto-related companies such as a crypto exchange platform.
Restriction on the grant of anti-suit injunctions in multi-jurisdictional family litigation: VEW v VEV [2022] SGCA 34
As family litigation becomes increasingly international, different proceedings may be initiated across multiple jurisdictions. In such cases, anti-suit injunctions ("ASIs") may be granted by courts to one party to prevent the other party from initiating foreign proceedings. In VEW v VEV, one of the few cases which deals with conflict of laws in the realm of family law, the Court of Appeal (“CA”) considered that respect for comity required a careful weighing of Singapore and UK public policy considerations in family litigation. This delicate balancing exercise undergirded the CA's decision to set aside the ASI which would have restrained the ex-wife from commencing proceedings in England.
To Leave or Not to Leave – Guidelines for Leave Applications from the Appellate Division to the Court of Appeal: UJM v UJL [2021] SGCA 117
In 2021, Singapore's court system underwent a momentous change with the creation of the Appellate Division of the High Court. In UJM v UJL, the Court of Appeal (“CA”) clarified the statutory scheme allowing for appeals from Appellate Division decisions to the Court of Appeal. The CA also explained what the requirements under the Supreme Court of Judicature Act and the Rules of Court entail.
Can a Doctor’s Private WhatsApp exchanges bring Disrepute to the Medical Profession?: Ong Kian Peng Julian v Singapore Medical Council and other matters [2022] SGHC 302
Doctors are medical professionals whom patients trust with personal information. But what happens when doctors share their patients’ contacts with each other in their own private WhatsApp exchanges? In Ong Kian Peng Julian v Singapore Medical Council, the Singapore High Court held that sharing patients’ contacts with one another could amount to improper conduct that brought disrepute to the medical profession, warranting significant penalties.
Telemedicine – Your Rights as a Patient
One can now easily seek help via an online video consultation with a doctor, also commonly known as a telemedicine consultation. But what if after taking the medication prescribed, your discomfort persisted? Worst still, what if you found out that the telemedicine doctor had incorrectly diagnosed you? Could you sue the telemedicine company or the doctor? For those who are keen to try out a tele-consult, this article will guide you on some practical information you should be aware of, and the possible courses of actions you can take in the event of being misdiagnosed.
Granting a Child Relocation Order to an Expatriate Parent
As Singapore becomes more globalised, there has been a significant increase in the number of international marriages. However, these relationships are not immune to the trials and tribulations of marriage. If you and your expatriate ex-spouse are divorced, and they decide to return to their home country, you may wonder if they can take your child with them. You may also worry that they may resort to extreme measures and take your child overseas without your consent. What can you do in such a situation?
You Accidentally Entered Into an Automated Contract – Are You Legally Bound?
In recent years, software programmers have developed computer programs that can automatically draft contractual terms and enter into a contract without human intervention. However, the lack of human oversight means that users of automated methods of contracting may sometimes make a mistake and inadvertently enter into a contract. Against this backdrop, this article seeks to inform users of automated means of contracting on: (a) the validity of such contracts; and (b) whether they are legally bound if they inadvertently enter into such contracts.
Introducing new evidence after trial is over
Suppose that you have been charged for a crime. During trial, perhaps you tried to raise a defence or a mitigating circumstance. However, you failed due to insufficient evidence. But after the trial, you discovered evidence in your favour which could give you a lighter sentence. What can you do? In such cases, you may apply for the court to consider this new evidence. For criminal cases, a different set of requirements apply depending on whether you have already filed an appeal. This article will explain the different scenarios in criminal cases, and how to meet the respective requirements. Civil cases will be briefly considered at the end.
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