Read the full judgment text of FCMC 751/2018 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 15 February 2022 before His Honour Judge G. Own.
Matrimonial Causes – Decree Absolute – Section 18 Declaration – Children’s Welfare – Financial Prejudice – Ancillary Relief – Big-money case – Respondent sought expedited Decree Absolute to marry new partner – Petitioner opposed citing financial prejudice and lack of child arrangements – Court held Section 18 declaration not granted as children’s welfare not satisfactorily arranged and personal wishes do not outweigh children’s interests – Court held Decree Absolute refused due to real financial prejudice, jurisdictional enforcement risks, and loss of maintenance pending suit rights – H’s Summons dismissed with costs.
Legal issues: Section 18 Declaration · Decree Absolute · Costs
Outcome: H's Summons dismissed; Decree Absolute not granted.
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