Read the full judgment text of FCMC 11708/2015 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 28 February 2019 before 翁喬奇.
Family law – custody – visitation – best interests of the child – Guardianship of Minors Ordinance (Cap 13) s.3 – suspension of visitation – child confusion regarding two fathers – Respondent's unexplained absences – Application granted – Visitation suspended until further order – Petitioner sought sole custody and termination of visitation – Respondent agreed to sole custody but insisted on visitation – Social Welfare Department recommended suspension due to child's confusion over fatherhood – Court found Respondent's absences indicated lack of care – Decision prioritized child's welfare over Respondent's legal status
Legal issues: Whether maintaining visitation is in the child's best interests
Outcome: Application granted. Respondent's visitation rights suspended immediately.