Read the full judgment text of FCMC 4659/2020 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 18 October 2022 before Her Honour Judge Thelma Kwan.
Matrimonial causes – Removal of children – Vacation to India – Best interests of children – Flight risk – Leave granted – Conditions refused – Makeup holidays – No costs – District Court – FCMC 4659/2020 – Petitioner Mother sought leave to take twin daughters to India for vacation. Respondent Father opposed initially but conceded in court subject to conditions. Court found no evidence of flight risk and held vacation in best interest of children. Leave granted but conditions regarding shared flight and care refused as it was Petitioner's holiday time and Father's access was supervised. Makeup holidays to be considered at CDR. No order as to costs.
Legal issues: Leave for children to travel to India · Conditions on removal · Makeup holidays
Outcome: Application granted; leave given for children to leave jurisdiction HK for the duration specified.