Read the full judgment text of FCMC 14294/2016 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 9 October 2017 before Grace Chan.
Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance – Maintenance pending suit – Interim maintenance – Ability to pay – Full and frank disclosure – Marital standard of living – Reasonable needs – Costs – District Court hearing application for maintenance pending suit and interim maintenance. Husband alleged income $25,000/month, court found insufficient disclosure and drew adverse inference, estimating income at least $30,905. Marital standard assessed as average or slightly above average. Wife's village allowances and ex-husband maintenance considered. Court awarded $5,100 MPS to wife, $4,200 for elder son, $7,000 for younger son. Costs in cause.
Legal issues: Husband's Income Disclosure · Reasonable Needs Assessment · Wife's Financial Resources
Outcome: Application granted in part; maintenance pending suit and interim maintenance awarded.