Read the full judgment text of FCMP 57/2019 on BabelCite. This FCMP judgment was delivered on 29 April 2019 before 區域法院暫委法官彭家光.
Family law – Interim custody, care and control – Access – Exit ban – Best interests of the child – Social Welfare Department report – Urgency – Mediation – Costs – The court granted interim custody, care and control to the mother and an injunction to prevent the children from leaving Hong Kong. The court found that the mother has been the primary caregiver and that the eldest son needs stability and to return to his original living environment and schooling. The court ordered access to be arranged by the Social Welfare Department. The court made no order for costs and directed the parties to attend mediation.
Legal issues: Interim custody and care and control · Exit ban injunction · Access arrangements · Costs
Outcome: Injunction granted to prevent children from leaving Hong Kong. Interim custody, care and control granted to the mother. Access arrangements made by Social Welfare Department. No order for costs.