If under joint custody/shared custody, is the father the only one paying maintenance or or both parents? Paying to the one who has care n control over the child?

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According to the Law society of Sg "Under the law, both parents are responsible for maintaining the child. Whoever has custody, care and control of the child can apply for maintenance. In cases where a maintenance order is required urgently, an application can be made immediately at the Family Court without having to wait for the commencement or outcome of the divorce proceedings. The Judge can order either or both parents to pay maintenance for the child. This order can be made any time during the marriage or separation or after the divorce. The order may state that the maintenance is to be paid to the parent having custody, care and control of the child."

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