Read the full judgment text of FCMC 3210/2023 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 1 November 2024 before Deputy District Judge W.Y. Ho.
Matrimonial Causes – Jurisdiction – Forum non conveniens – Stay of proceedings – Enforceability of foreign orders – Clean break principle – Whether Ireland is clearly and distinctly more appropriate forum – Husband domiciled in Hong Kong – Majority of assets in Ireland – Enforceability of Hong Kong order in Ireland uncertain but not fatal – Clean break principle available in Hong Kong but not Ireland – Application dismissed – Costs order nisi against Petitioner.
Legal issues: Forum non conveniens · Enforceability of Hong Kong order in Ireland · Personal and juridical advantage (Clean break)
Outcome: Respondent's application for stay of proceedings dismissed.
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