Read the full judgment text of FCMC 16296/2017 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 17 January 2019 before 區域法院暫委法官彭家光.
Divorce – Jurisdiction – Domicile – Forum Non Conveniens – Matrimonial Proceedings Ordinance (Cap 179) s.3 – Domicile Ordinance – Whether Respondent had Hong Kong domicile at petition date – Whether Hong Kong court is appropriate forum – Respondent acquired Chinese domicile due to residence and intent in Guangzhou – Guangzhou court more appropriate due to location of child, assets, and evidence – Petition dismissed – Costs awarded to Respondent
Legal issues: Domicile of Respondent · Forum Non Conveniens
Outcome: Petition dismissed; Hong Kong Family Court lacks jurisdiction; Guangzhou Court is more appropriate forum