Read the full judgment text of FCMC 002889/1997 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment before H.H. Judge Bruno Chan.
Custody dispute between divorced parents – Welfare of children as paramount consideration – Mother awarded custody due to better availability and understanding of children's needs – Father's financial situation precarious with high credit card debts and mortgage – Matrimonial home ordered to be sold to relieve financial burden – Maintenance of $15,000 per month ordered – Reasonable access granted to Father – Guardian of Minors Ordinance, Cap. 13 s.3(1) applied
Legal issues: Custody of children · Financial capacity and property disposal · Maintenance
Outcome: Custody awarded to the Mother; Father granted reasonable access; Matrimonial property ordered to be sold; Maintenance ordered