Read the full judgment text of FCMC 008544/1998 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 2 May 2000 before 區域法院法官陳忠基.
Matrimonial proceedings – custody – variation of order – mental health – welfare of child – maintenance – Application by mother to vary custody order granted to father – Mother alleged mental health improved and father's arrangement unsuitable – Court found mother's mental condition (schizophrenia) persisted with delusions regarding parents' death and father's health – Mother's parenting skills unchanged and isolation of child from father detrimental – Welfare of child paramount – Custody application dismissed – Maintenance increased to HK$10,000 per month due to father's increased income – No costs order as parties unrepresented
Legal issues: 申請更改管養令 · 贍養費金額
Outcome: Application to vary custody order dismissed; Maintenance increased to HK$10,000 per month.