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Is Netflix fee a ‘luxury’ when it comes to child support?
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In 2024, the High Court excluded the fee as “luxuries” but this decision was revised in another hearing in 2025.
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SINGAPORE - Divorcing parents usually want to ensure that their children will be well looked after in any settlement, but whether the cost of subscribing to platforms such as Netflix should be deemed a necessary or even a “luxury” expense is becoming a contentious issue.
Many households have access to these entertainment services, and some parents have included their subscription costs as essential outlays for their children.
