Read the full judgment text of FCMC 16507/2016 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 30 April 2021 before 彭家光.
Matrimonial proceedings – Ancillary relief – Child maintenance – Assessment of income and assets – Gambling – Costs – Female party claimed low income and no assets, Male party alleged undisclosed income and assets including car and business – Court found car was gift from sister and not matrimonial property, accepted Female's evidence of low income from sales commission – Male party had gambling history and relied on social welfare – Court ordered Female to pay $1,000 monthly child maintenance – No costs order made due to financial circumstances of both parties.
Legal issues: Asset classification · Income assessment · Maintenance quantum · Costs
Outcome: Petitioner ordered to pay child maintenance of $1,000 monthly. Respondent's claim for lump sum and higher maintenance dismissed. No costs order made.