AFFIDAVIT OF EVIDENCE-IN-CHIEF - Affidavit for Plaintiff/Defendant in Syariah Court of the Republic of Singapore

Sep 1, 2026

Affidavit of Evidence-in-Chief for use in the Syariah Court of the Republic of Singapore, to be sworn by the Plaintiff or Defendant. Collects personal identification details and affirms the truth of facts based on personal knowledge or belief. Covers marriage particulars, grounds for divorce and related evidence such as talak pronouncement or other dissolution modes, previous divorces, and financial claims including nafkah iddah, mutaah, emas kahwin, and hantaran belanja. Includes sections on custody, care, control, and access for minor children, detailing current arrangements, education/employment support, access frequency, and other relevant circumstances including disabilities, convictions, or drug rehabilitation history.

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AFFIDAVIT OF EVIDENCE-IN-CHIEF

Particulars of Marriage

Grounds of Divorce and Particulars

Nafkah Iddah and Mutaah

Custody, Care and Control of Minor Children and Access

Insert the next court event and the next court date IN THE SYARIAH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE Originating Summons No. Summons No. [if applicable] Between [Plaintiff’s Name] (NRIC No. …...) … Plaintiff And [Defendant’s Name] (NRIC No. …...) … Defendant AFFIDAVIT OF EVIDENCE-IN-CHIEF I, [state Name and NRIC] of [state address], affirm and say as follows: I am the Plaintiff/Defendant* in this action. Where the facts set out in this affidavit are within my personal knowledge, they are true. Where they are not within my personal knowledge, they are true to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. A. Particulars of Marriage The details of the marriage are as follows. Date of marriage: Place of marriage: [For marriage solemnised/registered overseas, please provide details of solemnisation proceedings and answer the following] Nature of the solemnisation ceremony: Person who conducted the solemnisation: Name of Wali: Wali’s relationship to the wife: Names and particulars of witnesses: Relationship of witnesses to the spouses: Name of office/authority issuing the marriage certificate: B. Ground/s of Divorce and Particulars [State grounds of divorce and provide particulars] I. Talak [State whether talak pronounced, if yes answer the following] (a) Date of Pronouncement: (b) Mode of Pronouncement: (eg: verbal, by phone, sms, etc) (c) Witnesses: (d) The words used were: (e) [If in writing/by email/by sms etc.] The documents evidencing the pronouncement are attached as exhibits. [If talak not pronounced, complete the following section] II. Breach of taklik / fasakh [if other modes of divorce or dissolution of marriage are relied on, please state] [To set out the particulars and details of breach of taklik/fasakh/other modes of divorce/dissolution of marriage] III. Previous divorces [To set out all previous divorces/revocation of divorce (rujuk)/remarriage details between Plaintiff and Defendant] C. Nafkah Iddah and Mutaah I. Nafkah Iddah Amount claimed/offered*: Reasons for claiming/offering*: II. Mutaah Amount claimed/offered*: Reasons for claiming/offering*: III. Emas Kahwin Amount claimed/offered*: Reasons for claiming/offering*: IV. Hantaran Belanja Amount claimed/offered*: Reasons for claiming/offering*: D. Custody, Care and Control of Minor Children and Access I. Particulars of the child/children* of the parties II. Current arrangements The current arrangements for the child/children* of the parties are as follows: [to state, in respect of each child] Residence [state where the child is currently living including children’s homes, with particulars of accommodation, and what other persons live there, with their names and relationship to the child stated] Care arrangements (this section need not be completed if the child is already working at the present time) (i) *If the child is presently not attending school on a daily basis, to complete the following section: (A) Are both parents working? (B) Who looks after the child during the day and at night? (i.e. father/mother/maid/elder siblings/relatives [to specify nature of relationship to the child]/a combination of the above/others [to specify]*) (C) Where is the child cared for during the day and at night? (i.e. at the matrimonial home/childcare centre/babysitter/ relative’s home [to specify nature of person’s relationship to the child]/others [to specify]*) (D) For how long has this arrangement been in place? [State estimated period of time, i.e. from which date till the present date] (ii) *If child is presently attending school on a daily basis, to state: (A) The child’s school hours. (B) Where and by whom is the child being cared for before and after school hours? (iii) *Where parties are no longer residing at the same address, to state: (A) Who is the parent who does NOT live with the child (the non-custodial parent)? (B) When was the last time the non-custodial parent visited the child? (C) H

FAQs

Who must sign this affidavit and what must they confirm?

The Plaintiff or Defendant signs and affirms that the facts stated are true based on personal knowledge or, where not personally known, true to the best of their knowledge, information, and belief.

What information does the affidavit require for marriage and divorce?

It requires marriage particulars (date, place, and overseas solemnisation details if applicable) and the grounds for divorce, including sections for talak, breach of taklik/fasakh or other modes, and details of previous divorces.

What financial matters and child-related arrangements must be documented?

It documents amounts and reasons for nafkah iddah, mutaah, emas kahwin, and hantaran belanja, and provides custody, care and control, and access details for minor children, including residence, care arrangements, education/employment, financial provision, and any other relevant background.

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