Read the full judgment text of FCMC 10984/2020 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 31 March 2023 before Her Honour Judge Thelma Kwan.
Matrimonial Causes – Child Relocation – Best Interest of Child – Guardianship of Minors Ordinance – Payne v Payne Principles – Financial Hardship – Expert Reports – Wishes of Children – Relocation Allowed – Petitioner Wife sought to permanently remove two daughters to Japan – Father objected claiming exclusion – Court found application genuine and realistic – Father’s opposition motivated by self-interest – Financial position untenable if mother remains in Hong Kong – Daughters wish to relocate – Relocation allowed in Summer 2023 – Costs order Nisi in favour of Petitioner
Legal issues: Is the application genuine · Is the application realistic · Is the father’s opposition motivated by genuine concern · Detriment to father’s relationship · Impact on mother · Best interest of children
Outcome: Relocation Application allowed
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