XZE v XZF

XZE v XZF

Leave denied because the reports were procured for litigation and prepared without the father’s input, they do not answer the specific contested issue of private versus government special needs schooling, expert evidence was unnecessary given MOE’s determination and available non-intrusive means to obtain...

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Citation
[2026] SGFC 24
Parties
Plaintiff (father): XZE; Defendant (mother): XZF; Child: Child
Court
Family Court
Jurisdiction
Singapore
Judgment Date
24 February 2026
Case Number
FC/D 3679/2024
Procedural Posture
Divorce (ancillary: Child Maintenance; Summons Under FJR Rule 35) / Interlocutory Summons Hearing for Leave to Adduce Expert Evidence and to Order Child Assessment
Outcome
Mother's application dismissed; leave to adduce the two medical reports refused and leave to order a court-appointed assessment refused
Legal Topics
Child Maintenance, Expert Evidence, Examination of Children, Family Justice Rules Compliance
Source Language
english
Family Law Child Welfare Evidence Law Child Maintenance Expert Evidence Examination of Children Family Justice Rules Compliance

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Parties

XZE

Plaintiff (father)

XZF

Defendant (mother)

Child

Child

Procedural Posture

Divorce (ancillary: Child Maintenance; Summons Under FJR Rule 35) / Interlocutory Summons Hearing for Leave to Adduce Expert Evidence and to Order Child Assessment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Rule 35 FJR applies to the medical reports
  2. 2 Whether leave should be granted to adduce the two medical reports under Rule 35(4)
  3. 3 Whether the Court should order the child to be examined under Rule 35(1)

Ratio Decidendi

Leave denied because the reports were procured for litigation and prepared without the father’s input, they do not answer the specific contested issue of private versus government special needs schooling, expert evidence was unnecessary given MOE’s determination and available non-intrusive means to obtain information, and ordering assessment would unduly intrude on the child and cause delay and expense contrary to the child’s welfare.

Court Disposition

Mother's application dismissed; leave to adduce the two medical reports refused and leave to order a court-appointed assessment refused

Orders

  • Application dismissed
  • Earlier-filed 1st Medical Report expunged (already expunged at case conference)