Read the full judgment text of FCMC 4063/2012 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 25 August 2017 before 翁喬奇.
Custody – Best interests of the child – Guardianship of Minors Ordinance – Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance – Change of custody – Child's wishes – Social welfare report – Dismissal of application – Application by father to change custody of 14-year-old son. Court considers best interests of child paramount. Child expresses preference to live with mother. Mother has been primary caregiver. Father's new wife detained in criminal case. Recent altercation between father and son. Court finds mother more suitable to provide emotional stability. Application dismissed. Mother retains custody. Father granted reasonable access. No costs order.
Legal issues: Suitability of father to care for son
Outcome: Father's application dismissed; Mother retains custody.