Form 38C
PLAINTIFF/APPLICANT’S AFFIDAVIT FOR PROCEEDINGS UNDER SECTION 8 OF
THE INTERNATIONAL CHILD ABDUCTION ACT
IN THE FAMILY JUSTICE COURTS OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE
OSF. No. )
of 20
)
(Seal) )
In the Matter of Section 8 of the International Child Abduction Act (Cap. 143C)
And
In the Matter of [name of child]
(ID No.: )
Between
(ID No.: ) … Plaintiff/Applicant*
And
(ID No.: ) … Defendant*
AFFIDAVIT
I, [Name of deponent], of [address of deponent], do make oath (or affirm)* and say as follows:
1. I am the Plaintiff/Applicant* and I make this affidavit in support of my application.
Details concerning the child
2. The child, [full name], was born on [date].
3. The habitual residence of the child immediately prior to the removal or retention of the
child was
, a convention country.
4. The child has been wrongfully removed or retained from the country referred to in
Paragraph 3.
5. The child is now residing with [full name], [relationship, if any, to child], at [address].
Details of parties
6. [Please state the details of parties and the relationship between the parties and the child.]
Details concerning child’s custodian
7. The plaintiff/applicant* has rights of custody in respect of the child by reason of the
following factual and legal circumstances :
[Include details of any custody order.]
8. The child was removed or retained on [date] in the following circumstances:
[Include details of removal or retention.]
9. The following are particulars of pending court proceedings concerning the child :
[Set out brief particulars of any court proceedings (including proceedings outside Singapore and
concluded proceedings, whether in or outside Singapore) relating to the child and of any orders
made in any such proceedings (including interim orders) and the court in which the proceedings are
conducted.]
Or
There are no pending court proceedings concerning the child.
Attachments
10. I attach herewith a copy of the request for the return of the child filed with the Central
Authority of Singapore marked “
“.
11. I also attach herewith the following documents in support of my application:[Identify, attach and mark relevant documents:
(a) certified copy of relevant order or judgment concerning rights of custody, care and
control;
(b) certified copy of any relevant agreement relating to the custody of the child;
(c) certificate or affidavit as to the applicable law;
(d) any other documents relating to the child.]
If the child has been removed or retained for more than 12 months
12. The child was removed or retained more than 12 months ago. The reason for the delay in
this application is as follows:
[State reasons.]
13. I am praying for order in terms of the prayers sought
in my application.
SWORN (or AFFIRMED)* by the )
Plaintiff/Applicant* at
)
on the
day of )
20
)
Through the interpretation of (name and )
designation of person who interpreted) in )
(language of interpretation)* )
Before me,
A Commissioner for Oaths
*Delete where inapplicable