My views of National Service - two sides

During my time as CEO of NTUC Income, I supported National Service in the following ways:

• I gave priority to reservist training. All employees had to report for reservist training as required by SAF, i.e. NO request for deferment. 
• NTUC Income actively participated in SAF Day to recognize the contribution of NSmen
• NTUC Income was recognised for the Most Supportive Employee by SAF for many years

During the same period, I also wrote several letters to the newspapers to ask for the burden of national service to be fairly shared by males, females and non-citizens. I also spoke to many MPs and ministers. I once raised this matter in a private conversation with the then Defense Minister.

Read this previous posting.

I supported the need to defend the nation, but wished to see the burden spread fairly among the people.

Tan Kin Lian

Survey results - concerns of young people

Here are the results of the survey showing the concerns of young people and compares them with the concerns of parents of young people.

The top concerns of young people are earning an adequate salary, getting a job, paying the bills, buying a HDB flat and long working hours.

The parents, as a whole, are more concern over the future for their children in most areas, particularly to settle down, start a family and have children.

Virginia Divorce Laws | Divorce in Virginia

In Virginia it is possible to handle your own divorce without the aid of an attorney. Although it is highly recommended that you retain counsel so as to best represent yourself at such an emotional time, you can find free divorce forms and some simple advice through a service called Divorceline.(See also child custody laws in Virginia and divorce in Virginia)

 

If you follow the route of self representation you should also study the Virginia state statute Title 20 which deals with legal separation and divorce in the state of Virginia.

If there are minor children involved it is especially important to enlist the help of a competent and experienced lawyer.  A third party can often help you get a settlement that is best for your entire family.

 

Plus an experienced attorney should be well aware of the laws surrounding child custody, whether you are seeking joint or sole custody.   Your attorney will also have more knowledge and experience regarding child support payments and how the amount paid by each spouse is determined via the Income Share Model.

 

The basic laws around child custody and child support are straightforward, but since the court will decide these issues in the best interest of the children there is always a subjective component which you need to be prepared to address.

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