Read the full judgment text of FCMC 7395/2012 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 13 November 2014 before HH Judge Bruno Chan.
Custody dispute – Best interests of the child – Guardianship of Minors Ordinance – Cybersex allegations – Special needs training – Sibling unity – Joint custody – Care and control arrangement – Mother’s parenting ability – Risk of harm assessment – Social Investigation Reports – District Court. The court determined whether the son should remain with the mother until summer 2015 or move immediately to the father. The court found no evidence of intentional harm from the mother's past online activities and that the mother was better equipped to manage the son's special needs training. The court prioritized stability of care over immediate sibling unity for the brief period. Joint custody was ordered for both children despite strained relationship. Care and control of the son to the mother until end of July 2015, then to the father. Joint custody for both children. No order as to costs.
Legal issues: Risk of harm from Mother's online activities · Mother's parenting ability regarding special needs · Sibling unity vs stability of care · Joint custody order
Outcome: Care and control of Son to Mother until end of July 2015, then to Father; Joint custody for both children.