Read the full judgment text of FCMC 11888/2017 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 9 May 2018 before Her Honour Judge Sharon D. Melloy.
Matrimonial Causes – Maintenance Pending Suit – Interim Maintenance – Ability to Pay – Legal Aid – District Court. Petitioner wife sought maintenance pending suit and interim maintenance for two children. Husband, a pilot, was on sick leave receiving half pay. Wife claimed HK$78,000 per month in Australia. Court held husband's ability to pay was limited due to sick leave and existing debts. Court ordered maintenance of HK$4,800 per month for wife and HK$5,100 per month per child for May/June 2018, increasing to HK$15,600 per child from 1 July 2018. Costs reserved. Petitioner's costs taxed in accordance with Legal Aid Regulations. – HJFG v KCY (CACV 127/2011) applied. – MPPO s.3 and s.5 considered.
Legal issues: Maintenance Pending Suit Amount · Costs
Outcome: Maintenance pending suit and interim maintenance orders varied. Husband ordered to pay HK$4,800 per month for wife and HK$5,100 per month per child for May/June 2018, increasing to HK$15,600 per child from 1 July 2018.
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