Lim Slott v Wong Chiew Huong: Appeal for Variation of Child Access Order
In Lim Slott v Wong Chiew Huong, the High Court of Singapore heard an appeal by Lim Slott for a variation of a child access order. The appellant, appearing in person, sought increased access to his 12-year-old daughter during school holidays. The respondent, Wong Chiew Huong, also appeared in person. The court, noting the appellant's uncertain circumstances and the daughter's reluctance for overnight stays, dismissed the appeal and maintained the original access order.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court1.2 Outcome
Appeal Dismissed
1.3 Case Type
Family
1.4 Judgment Type
Grounds of Decision
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
Appeal for variation of child access order. The High Court dismissed the appeal, maintaining the original access order due to the appellant's uncertain circumstances.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lim Slott | Appellant | Individual | Appeal Dismissed | Lost | |
| Wong Chiew Huong | Respondent | Individual | Original order maintained | Won |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Choo Han Teck | Judge | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|
4. Facts
- The appellant sought increased access to his 12-year-old daughter during school holidays.
- The appellant is based in Brisbane, Australia, and his future plans were uncertain.
- The respondent stated that the daughter was reluctant to stay overnight with the appellant.
- The appellant currently has access on Mondays and Thursdays from 6–9pm.
- The appellant has overnight access every alternate weekend from 2pm on Saturday until 8pm on Sunday.
- The appellant has access every alternate public holiday from 9am – 6pm except on 25 December.
5. Formal Citations
- Lim Slott v Wong Chiew Huong, , [2010] SGHC 91
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Divorce No 601832 of 2002 filed | |
| RAS No 720020 of 2009 filed | |
| Judgment delivered |
7. Legal Issues
- Variation of Child Access Order
- Outcome: The court dismissed the appeal for variation, maintaining the original order.
- Category: Substantive
8. Remedies Sought
- Variation of access order
- Increased access to child
9. Cause of Actions
- No cause of actions
10. Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Divorce Law
11. Industries
- No industries specified
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No cited cases | |||||
13. Applicable Rules
| Rule Name |
|---|
| No applicable rules |
14. Applicable Statutes
| Statute Name | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| No applicable statutes | |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Child access
- Variation of order
- School holidays
- Overnight access
15.2 Keywords
- child access
- family law
- divorce
- appeal
- variation order
16. Subjects
- Family Law
- Child Custody
- Divorce
17. Areas of Law
- Family Law
- Child Access