Read the full judgment text of FCMC 9167/2017 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 7 December 2018 before Deputy District Judge Doris To.
Divorce proceedings – Decree absolute – Application by Respondent for leave to make decree nisi absolute – Core issue whether Petitioner can establish real financial prejudice if decree absolute is granted – Maintenance pending suit – Ancillary relief proceedings – Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependents) Ordinance – Risk of death of Respondent before conclusion of ancillary relief proceedings – Court finds real financial prejudice due to Respondent’s conduct, age, and refusal of undertakings – Decree nisi absolute refused – Costs follow event
Legal issues: Deprivation of W’s right to apply for MPS · Stifling W’s claim for ancillary relief and the right to challenge ownership · H losing incentive to proceed expeditiously and risk of death
Outcome: Respondent’s Summons dismissed; Decree nisi absolute refused.
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