Read the full judgment text of FCMC 16793/2013 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 18 July 2014 before Her Honour Judge Melloy.
Matrimonial Causes – Jurisdiction – Domicile – Dismissal – The husband claimed domicile in Hong Kong to establish jurisdiction for divorce proceedings. The court held that the husband had acquired a new domicile in Thailand due to physical presence and intention to make a home there indefinitely, despite holding a Hong Kong permanent ID card. Right of abode does not equate to domicile. Petition dismissed for want of jurisdiction. Costs awarded to respondent.
Legal issues: Jurisdiction to issue divorce proceedings
Outcome: Petition for divorce dismissed for want of jurisdiction