XRG v XRH

[2025] SGFC 105 Family Court 3 October 2025 • FC/OAG 74/2025 ( FC/SUM 1244/2025 ) |HCF/RAS 26/2025 • 22 min read

6 cases cited (5 SG, 1 foreign)

Catchwords

Family Law - Stay of proceedings Family Law - Service - Substituted Service - Setting Aside

Practice Areas

Family Law

Judges (1)

Chia Wee Kiat Delivered

Counsel (6)

Beyond Legal LLC Firm Justin Chan Chambers LLP Firm Clement Yong Counsel Respondent Justin Chan Counsel Applicant Nicole Thong Counsel Respondent Rachel Ong Counsel Applicant

Parties (2)

XRG Applicant XRH Respondent

Case Significance

[2025] SGFC 105 is a Family Court decision dated 3 October 2025 concerning Family Law, specifically addressing stay of proceedings and service. The judgment was delivered by Chia Wee Kiat. The case was brought by XRG (applicant) against XRH (respondent). Legal representation was provided by Justin Chan Chambers LLP and Beyond Legal LLC. The judgment cites 6 cases (5 Singapore, 1 foreign) and references 1 statutory provision, namely the Evidence Act.

Summary

An unmarried Chinese mother applied in Singapore for custody and access orders regarding her two young daughters after the father unilaterally relocated the children from Singapore to China in breach of an earlier injunction. The father applied for a stay of proceedings arguing China was the more appropriate forum, supported by a mediated agreement reached in Chinese proceedings. The Family Court dismissed the stay application, finding Singapore had jurisdiction and that the changed circumstances — including the father's refusal to disclose the children's whereabouts — warranted a review of custody arrangements.

What was decided in [2025] SGFC 105?

[2025] SGFC 105 (XRG v XRH) is a Family Court decision from 3 October 2025 addressing Family Law, specifically stay of proceedings and service. The judgment was delivered by Chia Wee Kiat.

Who were the parties in XRG v XRH?

The applicant in [2025] SGFC 105 was XRG, and the respondent was XRH. Legal representation included Beyond Legal LLC and Justin Chan Chambers LLP. The case was decided on 3 October 2025 in the Family Court.