Read the full judgment text of FCMC 4105/2018 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 3 July 2019 before Her Honour Judge Sharon D. Melloy.
Matrimonial law – maintenance pending suit – interim maintenance – Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance Cap 192 – full and frank disclosure – ability to pay – costs – District Court. Wife diagnosed with breast cancer seeking maintenance for herself and two children. Husband failed to disclose financial means and increased living expenses post-separation. Court applied broad-brush approach to assess reasonable needs and ability to pay. Husband ordered to pay HK$25,000 per month maintenance. Costs order made against Petitioner due to litigation conduct.
Legal issues: Maintenance pending suit and interim maintenance amount · Husband's ability to pay and disclosure · Costs
Outcome: Maintenance pending suit and interim maintenance granted. Costs order made against Petitioner.