Read the full judgment text of FCMC 676/2011 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment before Her Honour Judge Sharon D. Melloy.
Matrimonial Causes – Jurisdiction – Substantial connection – Forum non conveniens – Stay of proceedings – Injunction – Petitioner wife established substantial connection with Hong Kong via permanent residency and employment – Respondent husband failed to show Hai Dian People's Court was more appropriate forum – Injunction granted restraining husband from filing divorce in Beijing – Costs awarded to wife
Legal issues: Substantial connection · Forum conveniens · Injunction
Outcome: Jurisdiction established; stay application dismissed; injunction granted.
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