What types of maintenance orders does Phase 1 apply to?
These are the types of maintenance orders which can be referred to an MEO under the new maintenance enforcement process.
Administration of Muslim Law Act 1966
Maintenance of Parents Act 1995
Guardianship of Infants Act 1934
Enforcement of maintenance orders under the Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1975 will not be referred to the MEOs in Phase 1 . These refer to:
Maintenance orders made in Singapore to be enforced in a reciprocating country; and
Maintenance orders made in reciprocating countries to be enforced in Singapore.