YCN and YCP v YCO

YCN and YCP v YCO

The applicants failed to prove, on the balance of probabilities, that the respondent committed family violence (the alleged slap was not established and threats about legal costs did not amount to family violence) and failed to show a real likelihood of future violence; accordingly PPOs were unnecessary and dismissed; respondent entitled to costs which were fixed having regard to trial length and applicants' conduct.

Citation
[2026] SGFC 63
Parties
Applicant: YCN; Applicant: YCP; Respondent: YCO
Court
Family Court
Jurisdiction
Singapore
Judgment Date
4 May 2026
Case Number
SS 751/2024|SS 748/2024
Procedural Posture
Personal Protection Order (ppo) Applications / Grounds of Decision
Outcome
Both PPO applications dismissed; respondent awarded costs.
Legal Topics
Personal Protection Order, Family Violence (s 64 Women’s Charter), Risk Assessment for Protective Orders, Evidence and Medical Reports, Costs
Source Language
English
Family Law Domestic Violence Civil Procedure Personal Protection Order Family Violence (s 64 Women’s Charter) Risk Assessment for Protective Orders Evidence and Medical Reports Costs

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Parties

YCN

Applicant

YCP

Applicant

YCO

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Personal Protection Order (ppo) Applications / Grounds of Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether family violence occurred under s 64 of the Women’s Charter
  2. 2 Whether a PPO was necessary (assessment of risk/necessity)
  3. 3 Weight and reliability of medical and witness evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The applicants failed to prove, on the balance of probabilities, that the respondent committed family violence (the alleged slap was not established and threats about legal costs did not amount to family violence) and failed to show a real likelihood of future violence; accordingly PPOs were unnecessary and dismissed; respondent entitled to costs which were fixed having regard to trial length and applicants' conduct.

Court Disposition

Both PPO applications dismissed; respondent awarded costs.

Orders

  • Application SS 748 (YCN) dismissed
  • Application SS 751 (YCP) dismissed