Women's Charter (Chapter 353): Primary legislation governing marriage and family relationships in Singapore. While not directly applicable to domestic partnerships, it provides the broader legal framework for relationship recognition.
Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA): Crucial consideration if either party is Muslim, as it governs personal and family matters for Muslims in Singapore, potentially affecting the validity and terms of the domestic partnership.
Civil Law Act (Chapter 43): Provides the legal framework for contractual relationships, which is relevant as domestic partnerships in Singapore would essentially be treated as private contracts between parties.
Maintenance of Parents Act: Property law consideration that may affect financial obligations and rights between domestic partners, particularly regarding maintenance and support.
Mental Capacity Act: Governs decision-making rights and capacity, relevant for establishing healthcare proxies and decision-making authority between domestic partners.
Legal Status Limitation: Important consideration that domestic partnerships have no official legal status in Singapore and function only as private contracts between parties.
Healthcare Rights Limitation: Limited recognition in healthcare settings; may require separate Lasting Power of Attorney for medical decision-making rights.
Property Rights Limitation: Cannot automatically confer rights like matrimonial property; must be carefully structured within existing property law framework.
