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The matrimonial law of Singapore categorises marriages contracted in Singapore into two categories: civil marriages and Muslim marriages. The Registry of Marriage (ROM) administers civil marriages in accordance to the Women's Charter, while the Registry of Muslim Marriages (ROMM) administers Muslim marriages in accordance to the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA).
The Registry was established at the same time. [1] ROM was originally located in Fort Canning Park, opposite Park Mall Shopping Centre, but moved in 1983 to its current premises at Canning Rise. The Registry of Marriages keeps a record of all couples married in Singapore and issues the official marriage certificate after solemnisation.
Previously, the registration of Muslim marriages and divorces were handled by the Syariah Court. [3] Under the AMLA, marriages conducted according to Muslim law and the annulment of divorces involving both Muslim parties are recognized. [3] In 1978, the management of Muslim marriages was under the authority of the Registry of Muslim Marriages. [3]
The Registry of Muslim Marriages is a government agency that registers marriages between couples that consist of two Muslims. Mixed-religion marriages are registered at the Registry of Marriages. [citation needed] Previously, the registration of Muslim marriages as well as divorces were conducted under one unit, which is the Syariah Court.
The Electronic Filing System (or EFS) is the Singapore Judiciary's electronic platform for filing and service of documents within the litigation process. In addition, it provides the registries of the Supreme Court and the Subordinate Courts with an electronic registry and workflow system; and an electronic case file. Recent enhancements have ...
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Singapore has two separate and different sets of family law: one for Muslims and the other for everyone else. Family law for Muslims is codified in the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA). Family law for non-Muslims is codified in the Women's Charter. The Family Justice Courts of Singapore (FJC) handles all family cases. [1]
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