Read the full judgment text of FCMC 15082/2017 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 31 August 2020 before Deputy District Judge R So.
Family law – Custody – Joint custody vs Sole custody – Best interests of the child – Communication between parents – Workability of joint custody – Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance – Guardianship of Minor Ordinance – PD v KWW – Mother moved to USA with children – Children have medical needs including ADHD and food allergies – Social Welfare and Psychologist recommended joint custody – Court found communication ineffective regarding schooling, medical issues and access arrangements – Sole custody granted to Mother with undertaking to consult Father on major decisions – No order as to costs
Legal issues: Workability of joint custody
Outcome: Sole custody of the Children be granted to the Mother.
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