Read the full judgment text of FCMC 10248/2023 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 18 July 2024 before His Honour Judge S. Lo.
Jurisdiction – Substantial Connection – Forum Non Conveniens – Matrimonial Causes Ordinance (Cap. 179) s.3 – Divorce – HK Property – Mainland Assets – Whether parties have substantial connection with Hong Kong – Yes – Whether Longhua Court is more appropriate forum – No – Husband's summons dismissed – Costs order nisi
Legal issues: Jurisdiction under s.3 MCO · Forum non conveniens
Outcome: Husband's summons dismissed; Jurisdiction upheld; Stay on forum non conveniens refused.
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