29 May 2019
F v. W
- Citation
- [2019] HKFC 137
- Court
- Family Court
- Case number
- FCMC6824/2016
On balance and applying the paramountcy of the child's best interests, the court accepted and relied on the Social Investigation Reports and the evidence that the mother was more attuned to Y's special needs, had organised and engaged in effective educational and therapy programs, and maintained a closer attachment beneficial for a young autistic child; both parents could provide physical and emotional care but the mother's demonstrated ability to meet Y's educational and training needs justified awarding sole care and control to her while preserving joint custody and granting reasonable acce…