Read the full judgment text of FCMC 11118/2014 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 4 February 2015 before Deputy District Judge Yim.
Divorce – Jurisdiction – Substantial connection – Forum non conveniens – Stay of proceedings – Matrimonial Causes Ordinance – Shanghai District Court – Ancillary relief – Whether husband had substantial connection with Hong Kong – Whether Hong Kong is natural forum – Whether wife deprived of advantage – Stay granted – Costs order
Legal issues: Substantial connection with Hong Kong · Natural and appropriate forum · Deprivation of legitimate personal or juridical advantage · Discretion to stay
Outcome: Stay of proceedings granted in favour of Shanghai District Court
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