Women's Charter (Cap. 353): Primary legislation governing marriage in Singapore. Relevant for cohabitation agreements to understand the distinction from marriage and to avoid including rights/obligations that might create appearance of common law marriage (which is not recognized in Singapore).
Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Governs contract formation and enforcement in Singapore, ensuring the cohabitation agreement meets basic contract law requirements for validity and enforceability.
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Cap. 61): Regulates property matters and real estate transactions, crucial for provisions relating to shared property arrangements in cohabitation agreements.
Land Titles Act (Cap. 157): Governs the registration and handling of property titles in Singapore, important for any property-related provisions in the cohabitation agreement.
Maintenance of Parents Act (Cap. 167B): Legislation concerning the care and support of elderly parents, relevant if the cohabitation arrangement involves elderly family members.
Mental Capacity Act (Cap. 177A): Provides framework for decision-making on behalf of persons lacking mental capacity, important for provisions regarding incapacity in the cohabitation agreement.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, relevant for handling personal information within the cohabitation agreement.
