Read the full judgment text of FCMC 6824/2016 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 29 May 2019 before H.H. Judge C.K. Chan.
Matrimonial Causes – Care and Control – Best Interests of the Child – Autism – Social Investigation Reports – Access – Costs – The Court determined the care and control of a 6-year-old autistic child Y in divorce proceedings. The Petitioner (mother) and Respondent (father) both sought sole care and control despite agreeing to joint custody. The mother left the matrimonial home in 2015 due to the father's gambling. The father alleged desertion. Social Investigation Reports recommended the mother due to her better understanding of Y's special needs and attachment. The Court held that the mother is in a better position to satisfy Y's educational and training needs. The Court rejected the father's claim of desertion by the mother. Access arrangements were approved to maintain the father-child relationship. Costs were not awarded due to the nature of children proceedings and the father's conduct not being sufficiently blameworthy. – Outcome: Mother awarded sole care and control; Joint custody granted; Access granted to Father; No order as to costs.
Legal issues: Care and Control · Access · Costs
Outcome: Mother awarded sole care and control; Joint custody granted; Access granted to Father; No order as to costs.
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