Read the full judgment text of FCMC 007268/2000 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 18 January 2002 before H.H. Judge Bruno Chan.
Divorce – Recognition of overseas divorce – Stay of proceedings – Matrimonial Causes Ordinance (Cap 179) s.55 – Costs – Parties emigrated to Singapore 1999 – Wife obtained decree absolute in Singapore 2001 – Husband filed divorce in Hong Kong 2000 – Whether Singapore divorce recognized under s.55/56 MCO – Whether s.61 exceptions apply regarding notice – Whether stay appropriate for convenience – Stay granted – Petitioner pays costs
Legal issues: Recognition of overseas divorce · Service and opportunity to participate · Stay of proceedings · Costs
Outcome: Stay granted; Petitioner to pay costs
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