Read the full judgment text of FCMC 17538/2013 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 16 November 2015 before Deputy District Judge 陳玉芬.
Family law – Ancillary relief – Property ownership – Beneficial interest – Resulting trust – Common intention constructive trust – Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance – Lump sum order – Departure from equal division – Short marriage – Pre-marital asset – Earning capacity – Social welfare – Costs – 陳 (Petitioner) v 莫 (Respondent) – Property dispute over Yuen Chau Street unit – Children claimed beneficial interest failed – Husband sole beneficial owner – Ancillary relief granted $450,000 to Wife – 14% of property value – Costs order against Interveners
Legal issues: Beneficial ownership of Yuen Chau Street property · Ancillary relief and departure from equal division
Outcome: Lump sum $450,000 awarded to Petitioner
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