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Commissioner for the Maintenance of Parents (CMP) Process Overview

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1. Application

Parent files an application for maintenance via FormSG. This form can be obtained by contacting the Commissioner’s office.
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2. Conciliation

Parent and child attends conciliation (separate/joint) to help them resolve maintenance issues out-of-court. If there is an agreement at conciliation, a Memorandum of Agreement may be signed.
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Tribunal for the Maintenance of Parents (TMP) Process Overview

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1. Application at Tribunal

If conciliation is unsuccessful, parent may file an application with the Tribunal.
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2. Mediation

Parent and children will be referred for mediation. If there is a settlement at mediation, a Memorandum of Agreement may be signed and made into a maintenance order by the Tribunal.

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3. Tribunal Hearing

If the parent and children are unable to reach a settlement after mediation, they will be scheduled to appear before a Tribunal hearing. Both parent and children must be present at the hearing.
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About The Commissioner & The Tribunal

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The Commissioner

The Commissioner for the Maintenance of Parents helps parents and children resolve maintenance issues through conciliation before resorting to legal action.

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The Tribunal

The Tribunal for the Maintenance of Parents is a quasi-judicial body to hear and determine maintenance.

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Quick Links

Maintenance of Parents Act

The Maintenance of Parents Act allows Singapore residents aged 60 years and above - who are unable to provide for themselves - to claim maintenance from their children.

Forms

Forms for the Commissioner's Office and the Tribunal for the Maintenance of Parents.

Statistics

Statistics for the Commissioner's Office and the Tribunal for the Maintenance of Parents.

Contact Us

MSF Consolidated Hotline

1800-111-2222

To reach Office of the Commissioner for the Maintenance of Parents, say "CMP" when prompted by the virtual assistant

To reach Office of the Tribunal for the Maintenance of Parents, say "TMP" when prompted by the virtual assistant

Airtime charges apply for mobile calls to 1800 service lines.

Contact CMP or TMP

Contact Us Form

https://go.gov.sg/cmptmp