Tembusu Law

It’s not something we hear every day, but every now and then, a case involving a religious cult pops up in the news. For many Singaporeans, the term “cult” might bring to mind sensational headlines or foreign documentaries. But what happens if such a...

It can be stressful and emotionally complicated when one parent’s name is missing from a child’s birth certificate. This often happens in cases where parents aren't married, or where paternity hasn’t been legally established at the time of birth. For...

Life is unpredictable, and so is what we leave behind. Most of us don’t think twice about the countless accounts, files, and photos we store online. But when something unexpected happens, it can be difficult or even impossible for others to access the...

It only takes a few words, sometimes even a poorly timed joke or an angry outburst, to land someone in trouble for causing racial enmity in Singapore. In a multicultural society like ours, the law is firm when it comes to protecting racial and religious...

It only takes one bad decision in public to land you in serious trouble. Maybe you had a few drinks, got into an argument, or said something out of line to a uniformed officer. In Singapore, even seemingly minor actions in public can lead to criminal...