Read the full judgment text of FCMC 12799/2016 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 14 December 2017 before HH Judge C.K. Chan.
Matrimonial Causes – Variation of Interim Maintenance – Material Change of Circumstance – Accommodation Needs – Quantum – Costs. Petitioner wife applied for upward variation of interim maintenance pending suit (MPS) order dated 4 May 2017. Husband objected citing short period since order and wife's assets. Court held application was for variation under s.11 MPPO. Court found moving out of parents' home was material change of circumstance. Rent of $30,000 for Robinson Road flat deemed reasonable given previous standard of living. Additional $5,000 for child playgroup refused. Variation granted: Wife MPS $35,000, Child MPS $30,000. Costs: each party bear own costs due to delay.
Legal issues: Nature of Application · Material Change of Circumstance · Quantum of Accommodation · Quantum of Child Maintenance
Outcome: Upward variation of interim maintenance granted. Wife's MPS increased to $35,000/month. Daughter's MPS increased to $30,000/month. Costs order: each party bear own costs.
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