The emotional abuse is relentless.”The shouting was so bad that neighbours once called the authorities, resulting in a social worker’s visit to the family. This is a court order that restrains a person from committing family violence. In that case, District Judge Janice Chia noted that not every action causing distress amounts to emotional abuse. The central issue, she said, is how emotional and psychological abuse under the Women’s Charter should be interpreted as this can be subjective. Expert or medical evidence documenting the harm caused by the emotional and psychological abuse can also help applications, lawyers add.

Source: The Star February 22, 2026 13:42 UTC