Read the full judgment text of FCMC 16118/2011 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 18 March 2015 before Deputy District Court Judge 陳玉芬.
Family law – Access arrangement – Best interests of the child – Guardianship of Minors Ordinance (Cap 13) s.3 – Co-parenting – Social welfare report – Grandparents' access – No costs order. This case concerned a dispute between divorced parents regarding the father's access to their five-year-old son. The mother had unilaterally cancelled some daytime access arrangements, prompting the father to apply for increased access. The court considered the paramount principle of the child's best interests under the Guardianship of Minors Ordinance. Social welfare reports indicated both parents loved the child, but there was disagreement over the frequency of access and the child's homework. The court rejected unsubstantiated allegations regarding care quality but accepted the mother's concern about the child's increasing academic workload. The court ordered a balanced access schedule, including overnight visits every other weekend, daytime visits on working Saturdays, and specific arrangements for school holidays and single-day holidays. Grandparents were granted midday access on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The parties were directed to continue a co-parenting program and communicate via written means. No costs order was made as the parties agreed. The order is provisional and will become absolute 14 days after the judgment.
Legal issues: Determination of Access Arrangements · Grandparents' Access · Costs
Outcome: Access order made; No costs order.
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