Read the full judgment text of CAMP 74/2025 on BabelCite. This Court of Appeal judgment was delivered on 6 November 2025 before Hon Cheung JA and H. Au-Yeung J.
Child relocation – Leave to appeal – Best interests of the child – District Court Ordinance – Guardianship of Minors Ordinance – Out of time application – Family law – Relocation order – Sole care and control – Mirror order – The Petitioner Father sought leave to appeal out of time against the judgment of the Deputy District Judge who dismissed his application for sole care and control of child A and granted the Respondent Mother care and control and permission to relocate A to Singapore. The Court considered the delay in filing the application but focused on the merits. The Court held that the Judge had not erred in principle or law in granting the relocation order. Ground 1 alleging underestimation of emotional harm was rejected as the Judge had considered access reports and prescribed defined access. Ground 2 alleging undue weight to child's views was rejected as the Judge had considered A's maturity and wishes were rational. Ground 3 alleging undue weight to financial issues was rejected as the Judge had considered the financial arrangements. The Court refused leave to appeal and dismissed the application. No order as to costs. No party may request reconsideration at an oral hearing.
Legal issues: Delay in application · Ground 1 of appeal · Ground 2 of appeal · Ground 3 of appeal · Conflict of interest allegation
Outcome: Application for leave to appeal dismissed.
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