Read the full judgment text of FCMC 2207/2021 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 22 November 2022 before 李傲寰暫委法官.
Family law – Custody and access – Best interests of the child – Matrimonial proceedings – District Court – Petitioner (Mother) granted sole custody, care, and control of two children born in 2013 and 2014 – Respondent (Father) granted defined access every Sunday 11am to 3pm – Children have lived with mother and grandparents since birth – Father worked in mainland until 2017 – Separation in 2020 due to domestic violence allegations – Social welfare reports recommended mother for custody – Father lacked concrete care plan and communication skills with children – Access arranged to consolidate relationship – Pickup at mother's building lobby to ensure safety – No order as to costs due to children proceedings – Legal Aid assessment for parties – Father initially represented by Legal Aid but became self-represented – Court emphasized quality time and regular routine for children – Father's proposed long access hours deemed unsuitable – Court encouraged discussion on holiday access.
Legal issues: Custody and Care · Access Arrangements
Outcome: Petitioner granted sole custody, care, and control of the children. Respondent granted defined access.