Read the full judgment text of FCMP 220/2015 on BabelCite. This FCMP judgment was delivered on 14 January 2016 before HH Judge Bruno Chan.
Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance – Part IIA – Leave for financial relief after foreign divorce – Jurisdiction – Appropriateness of venue – Substantial ground – Applicant sought leave under s.29AC MPPO to apply for financial relief following divorce in PRC – Court found Applicant and Respondent habitually resident in Hong Kong with substantial connection – Hong Kong appropriate venue given assets held there and lack of financial order in PRC – Leave granted – Hearing for Part IIA proceedings to be fixed.
Legal issues: Jurisdictional requirements under section 29AE MPPO · Appropriateness of venue under section 29AF MPPO · Substantial ground threshold under section 29AC MPPO
Outcome: Leave granted for Applicant to apply for financial relief under Part IIA of MPPO.
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