Read the full judgment text of FCMC 010524/2006 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 9 February 2007 before Her Honour Judge Chu.
Matrimonial causes – custody – welfare of the child – Guardianship of Minors Ordinance s. 3 – Matrimonial Causes Ordinance s. 48 C – Social Welfare Report – Non-disclosure of boyfriend – Father’s lifestyle – Access arrangements – Court held that despite Social Welfare Officer’s recommendation for Mother, uncertainties regarding Mother’s intimate relationship with Mr. M and material non-disclosure outweighed child’s wishes – Custody awarded to Father – Access granted on agreed terms – No order as to costs
Legal issues: Custody Determination · Access Arrangements · Costs
Outcome: Custody awarded to Respondent (Father)