Read the full judgment text of FCMC 015322/2003 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 6 July 2009 before 區域法院暫委法官葛倩兒.
Family law – Custody – Welfare of children paramount – Children's wishes – Parental capability – Guardianship of Minors Ordinance – Joint custody – Daily care – Reasonable access – Social welfare report – Petitioner awarded daily care due to better relationship with children and Respondent's harsh discipline methods. Children expressed preference for Petitioner. Court rejected Respondent's claim of social worker bias. Petitioner granted daily care and joint custody, Respondent granted reasonable access. No costs order for custody.
Legal issues: Custody arrangement · Children's wishes · Parental capability
Outcome: Joint custody awarded to both parties; daily care and custody rights awarded to Petitioner; Respondent granted reasonable access. No costs order for custody. Petitioner's costs assessed under Legal Aid.