Read the full judgment text of FCMC 13081/2024 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 23 June 2025 before 區域法院暫委法官李家樂.
Family law – custody – care and control – access – best interests of the child – joint custody – supervision order – welfare checklist – social welfare reports – communication breakdown – children's wishes – siblings together – parental cooperation – shared parenting support centre – decree nisi – self-represented parties. The court considered the best interests of two daughters aged 13 and 4 in a dispute over custody and access following the parents' separation. Three social welfare reports recommended joint custody with care and control to the mother and access to the father. The court found that despite communication difficulties, joint custody was feasible with professional assistance. The mother was awarded care and control as she had more time for the children and the eldest daughter preferred to live with her. The court emphasized keeping siblings together. Access was granted to the father on a structured basis including overnight visits for the younger daughter. A 12-month supervision order was imposed to help rebuild trust and communication. No costs order was made as it was a family matter involving children.
Legal issues: Custody Arrangement · Care and Control · Access Arrangements · Supervision Order
Outcome: Joint custody awarded to both parents; care and control awarded to the mother; access awarded to the father.
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