Read the full judgment text of FCMC 3744/2014 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 20 May 2015 before Deputy District Judge I. Wong.
Matrimonial Causes – Relocation – Custody – Care and Control – Access – Best Interests of the Child – Guardianship of Minors Ordinance (Cap 13) – Payne v Payne principles – Mother seeks to relocate children to Singapore with extended family support – Father opposes relocation citing need for physical presence – Court finds relocation genuine and realistic – Detriment to father offset by proximity and access arrangements – Joint custody granted despite strained relationship – Care and control to mother – Access schedule ordered – Mirror Order required in Singapore.
Legal issues: Relocation Permission · Joint Custody · Care and Control · Access Arrangement
Outcome: Relocation application granted. Joint custody ordered. Care and control to Petitioner. Access to Respondent.
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