Annual Amount in Maintenance Orders Issued by Tribunal for Maintenance of Parents from 2016 to 2020

Debated in Parliament on 13 Sep 2021.

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Seah Kian Peng asked for a yearly breakdown of Tribunal for Maintenance of Parents orders from 2016 to 2020, grouped by quantum bands of less than $500 and each subsequent $500 increment.
Masagos Zulkifli B M M stated that the Tribunal received nearly 200 applications, with about two-thirds granted maintenance, and 82% of parents awarded under $500 monthly, while 13% were in $500–$999, 4% in $1,000–$1,499, and 1% $1,500 or more.
The Minister added that yearly proportions across bands remained similar and noted the Tribunal considers parents’ needs and children’s ability to pay, may dismiss or reduce claims in cases of abuse or neglect, and can refer parents to social services for additional aid.

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Seah Kian Peng

Mr Seah Kian Peng asked the Minister for Social and Family Development from 2016 to 2020, what is the yearly breakdown of the maintenance orders made by the Tribunal for the Maintenance of Parents by quantum awarded in the bands of (i) less than $500 and (ii) each subsequent band of $500.

Masagos Zulkifli B M M

The Tribunal for the Maintenance of Parents allows parents to file for a maintenance order against their children who are not supporting them financially, if conciliation by the Commissioner for the Maintenance of Parents does not work out.

From 2016 to 2020, the Tribunal received close to 200 applications, of which about two-thirds were granted maintenance. Of these, 82% of the parents were awarded a monthly quantum of less than $500. Thirteen percent were in the $500 to $999 band, 4% were in the $1,000 to $1,499 band and 1% received $1,500 or more per month. On a yearly basis, the proportions based on the various bands remain generally similar. Please refer to Tables 1 and 2.

The Maintenance of Parents Act allows for parents to claim for their basic needs. The amount ordered varies depending on the parents’ needs and circumstances, and what their children are able to afford. The Tribunal may dismiss claims or reduce the quantum ordered if the parent had abused, neglected or abandoned his or her children. The Tribunal may also refer the parents to the Social Service Office for financial assistance, if they are not awarded any maintenance, or if the maintenance awarded is insufficient to meet their basic needs.

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Seah Kian Peng asked for a yearly breakdown of Tribunal for Maintenance of Parents orders from 2016 to 2020, grouped by quantum bands of less than $500 and each subsequent $500 increment.
Masagos Zulkifli B M M stated that the Tribunal received nearly 200 applications, with about two-thirds granted maintenance, and 82% of parents awarded under $500 monthly, while 13% were in $500–$999, 4% in $1,000–$1,499, and 1% $1,500 or more.
The Minister added that yearly proportions across bands remained similar and noted the Tribunal considers parents’ needs and children’s ability to pay, may dismiss or reduce claims in cases of abuse or neglect, and can refer parents to social services for additional aid.

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Annual Amount in Maintenance Orders Issued by Tribunal for Maintenance of Parents from 2016 to 2020

Debated in Parliament on 13 Sep 2021.

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Seah Kian Peng asked for a yearly breakdown of Tribunal for Maintenance of Parents orders from 2016 to 2020, grouped by quantum bands of less than $500 and each subsequent $500 increment.
Masagos Zulkifli B M M stated that the Tribunal received nearly 200 applications, with about two-thirds granted maintenance, and 82% of parents awarded under $500 monthly, while 13% were in $500–$999, 4% in $1,000–$1,499, and 1% $1,500 or more.
The Minister added that yearly proportions across bands remained similar and noted the Tribunal considers parents’ needs and children’s ability to pay, may dismiss or reduce claims in cases of abuse or neglect, and can refer parents to social services for additional aid.

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Seah Kian Peng

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Seah Kian Peng asked for a yearly breakdown of Tribunal for Maintenance of Parents orders from 2016 to 2020, grouped by quantum bands of less than $500 and each subsequent $500 increment.
Masagos Zulkifli B M M stated that the Tribunal received nearly 200 applications, with about two-thirds granted maintenance, and 82% of parents awarded under $500 monthly, while 13% were in $500–$999, 4% in $1,000–$1,499, and 1% $1,500 or more.
The Minister added that yearly proportions across bands remained similar and noted the Tribunal considers parents’ needs and children’s ability to pay, may dismiss or reduce claims in cases of abuse or neglect, and can refer parents to social services for additional aid.

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