Read the full judgment text of FCMP 59/2012 on BabelCite. This FCMP judgment was delivered on 25 June 2012 before Deputy District Judge G. Own.
Family law – Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance Part IIA – Financial relief after foreign divorce – Leave to issue proceedings – Substantial connection – Appropriate venue – Jurisdiction – Dismissal – CMU v WPM FCMP 59/2012 – Applicant sought leave under s.29AC MPPO to claim financial relief following Macau divorce – Court held no substantial connection with Hong Kong under s.29AE(c) as marriage and permanent resident status were historical facts and frequent travel insufficient – Court held Hong Kong not appropriate venue under s.29AF as properties in Macau and parties connected to Macau – Application dismissed.
Legal issues: Substantial connection under s.29AE(c) · Appropriate venue under s.29AF · Threshold for leave under s.29AC
Outcome: Application dismissed; No order as to costs.
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