Read the full judgment text of FCMC 13698/2013 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 17 February 2022 before District Judge S. Lo.
Matrimonial Causes – Maintenance Pending Suit – Variation – Ability to Pay – Needs – District Judge S. Lo dismissed Husband’s application for downward variation of maintenance pending suit and legal costs provision. Court found no material change in Husband’s earning capacity despite pandemic claims, noting high clinic turnover and double-counting of expenses. Court held Wife’s medical needs and budget reasonable given chronic conditions. Husband ordered to pay Wife’s costs.
Legal issues: Change in Husband's earning capacity · Change in Wife's needs · Litigation Funding
Outcome: Variation Summons dismissed; Husband to pay costs to Wife.
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