Read the full judgment text of FCMC 8504/2017 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 21 August 2018 before Judge I Wong.
Leave to appeal – District Court – Matrimonial Causes – Relocation – Best interests of children – Official Solicitor – Costs – Application for leave to appeal against refusal of relocation application to Denmark – Test for leave to appeal under s.63A(2) District Court Ordinance – Grounds of appeal regarding best interests, estrangement, Official Solicitor role, care arrangements, relationship genuineness, and costs – Court finds no reasonable prospect of success – Application dismissed – Costs ordered against F – Official Solicitor's role includes assisting court and representing child's views – Relationship between father and helper found fake – Childcare plan unrealistic – Deliberate non-disclosure warrants adverse costs order.
Legal issues: Test for leave to appeal · Grounds 1 and 2 (Best interests of children) · Grounds 4, 5 and 7 (Role of Official Solicitor) · Grounds 8, 9 and 10 (Relationship between F and V) · Leave to appeal on costs
Outcome: Application for leave to appeal dismissed.
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