22-year-old man sues father to fund overseas studies: Parents obliged to support children's education

The interior of the Family Court at 3, Havelock Square. PHOTO: ST FILE
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A child over the age of 21 can take his parents to court if they refuse to support his overseas university education.

This is in line with a clause in the Women's Charter which mandates payouts for education for a child over 21 as long as he is unable to support himself.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on August 29, 2019, with the headline 22-year-old man sues father to fund overseas studies: Parents obliged to support children's education. Subscribe