Read the full judgment text of FCMC 9219/2020 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 20 December 2024 before Deputy District Court Judge 蘇嘉賢.
Family law – Children – Custody – Travel restriction – Best interests of the child – Application to revoke travel restriction – Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance (Cap 192) s.19 – Guardianship of Minors Ordinance (Cap 13) s.3 – Social Welfare Report – Communication protocol – Application dismissed. The Court held that the paramount consideration is the best interests of the children. Despite the Respondent's application to remove the travel restriction due to inconvenience and communication issues, the Court found that retaining the restriction was in the children's best interests given the parents' lack of trust and the Social Welfare Officer's recommendation. The parties agreed to a WhatsApp communication protocol for travel requests and alternate CNY travel arrangements. No order as to costs.
Legal issues: Whether to revoke travel restriction order
Outcome: Application to revoke travel restriction dismissed. Travel restriction order remains in force.
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