22 Sept 2025
PFX v. XKJ
- Citation
- [2025] HKFC 154
- Court
- Family Court
- Case number
- FCMP188/2024
Having applied the established test for 'substantial connection' (physical presence as foundational, with holistic assessment of social and economic ties) and having considered the Part IIA leave application afresh (applying the Potanina approach), the court found neither party had a substantial connection with Hong Kong on either material date and the applicant failed to show a substantial ground for financial relief under Part IIA; accordingly the ex parte Part IIA leave was set aside, the originating summons dismissed for want of jurisdiction and the injunction and disclosure order dischar…