Read the full judgment text of FCMC 2950/2013 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment before HH Judge Bruno Chan.
Matrimonial causes – forum non conveniens – stay of proceedings – jurisdiction – France – Hong Kong – financial provision – juridical advantage – Spiliada principles – De Dampierre – parties French nationals – daughter habitually resident in France – Husband transferring to Europe – Wife seeking maintenance in Hong Kong – French court more appropriate forum – no real juridical disadvantage – stay granted – no order as to costs
Legal issues: Forum non conveniens · Juridical advantage
Outcome: Stay granted; Wife's petition stayed pending resolution in France; Dismissed upon granting of divorce by French court