Read the full judgment text of FCMC 5026/2015 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 28 April 2017 before Her Honour Judge Sharon D. Melloy.
Guardianship of Minors Ordinance (Cap 13) s.3 – Matrimonial Causes – Child Custody – Shared Care – Best Interests of the Child – Holiday Arrangements – Interim Order – No Order as to Costs – The parties married in 2002 and separated in 2015, with two children S (aged 11) and C (aged 9). The mother currently has the children for 9 nights per fortnight, while the father seeks a 50:50 split. There is high conflict litigation regarding finances, and the mother's brother has been joined to the proceedings. Both parents are considered good and loving, but the father's hostility towards the mother is a concern. The court considered the children's wishes and expert recommendations. The court ordered an interim order for joint custody to be reviewed in 18 months. The court ordered shared care on a 2/2/5/5 basis during term time. School holidays shall be divided on a 50:50 basis. An updated Social Investigation Report and a report from Ms G shall be called for in 18 months. There shall be no order as to costs. The parties are directed to adopt and follow the recommendations made by Dr B.
Legal issues: Care split arrangement · Custody type · Holiday arrangements
Outcome: Interim joint custody granted; shared care 2/2/5/5; holidays split 50:50; no costs.
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