Women's Charter (Chapter 353): Primary legislation governing marriage and family law in Singapore. Important for understanding the legal distinction between marriage and cohabitation, as cohabitation is not legally recognized in the same way as marriage. Defines what rights cohabitating couples do not have compared to married couples.
Civil Law Act (Chapter 43): Key legislation for contract formation and enforcement in Singapore. Ensures the cohabitation agreement meets basic contract law requirements including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations.
Land Titles Act (Chapter 157): Property law legislation relevant for provisions related to shared property ownership and living arrangements in the context of cohabitation.
Residential Property Act: Property law governing residential properties in Singapore, crucial for establishing rights and obligations regarding shared living spaces in cohabitation arrangements.
Maintenance of Parents Act: Legislation that may be relevant if the cohabitating couple has obligations to their respective parents, as it establishes duties for supporting elderly parents.
Common Law Principles: Fundamental legal principles including contract law basics, equity, and fairness that must be considered in drafting a legally sound cohabitation agreement.
