Read the full judgment text of FCMC 15550/2016 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 27 September 2017 before 蘇嘉賢.
Family law – Interim maintenance – Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance s.3 – Child expenses – Financial needs – Costs order – District Court – Petitioner sought interim maintenance for son during divorce proceedings. Court assessed reasonable monthly expenses for child, considering standard of living and evidence provided. Respondent's income and expenditure were reviewed. Court found Respondent had capacity to pay half of child's reasonable expenses. Costs order made due to late filing of updated financial statements by Petitioner but cooperation by Respondent. Held: Interim maintenance of HK$6,100 per month granted. No order as to costs.
Legal issues: Calculation of child's reasonable monthly expenses · Assessment of parties' financial capability · Costs order
Outcome: Interim maintenance granted. Respondent ordered to pay HK$6,100 per month.