XII v XIJ
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Case Significance
[2025] SGHCF 48 is a High Court (Family Division) decision dated 15 August 2025 concerning Family Law, specifically addressing child —relocation. The judgment was delivered by Mavis Chionh Sze Chyi. The case was brought by XII (appellant) against XIJ (respondent). The judgment cites 11 cases.
Summary
A mother appealed against the refusal of her application to relocate two children from Singapore to Brisbane, Australia, where the family had previously lived. The court dismissed the appeal, finding relocation was not in the children's best interests given their established lives in Singapore, the father's role as primary caregiver, and insufficient evidence of the mother's support network in Australia.
What was decided in [2025] SGHCF 48?
[2025] SGHCF 48 (XII v XIJ) is a High Court (Family Division) decision from 15 August 2025 addressing Family Law, specifically child —relocation. The judgment was delivered by Mavis Chionh Sze Chyi.
Who were the parties in XII v XIJ?
The appellant in [2025] SGHCF 48 was XII, and the respondent was XIJ. The case was decided on 15 August 2025 in the High Court (Family Division).
Which judge decided [2025] SGHCF 48?
[2025] SGHCF 48 was delivered by Mavis Chionh Sze Chyi in the High Court (Family Division) on 15 August 2025. The case concerned Family Law.
What cases and statutes does [2025] SGHCF 48 cite?
[2025] SGHCF 48 cites 11 prior decisions.
Cases Cited (11)
Judgment
Read the full judgment on the official Singapore Courts portal.
Read on eLitigationSource: eLitigation ([2025] SGHCF 48)