Read the full judgment text of FCMC 12343/2018 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 28 February 2022 before District Judge S. Lo.
Matrimonial law – Variation of interim maintenance – Consent Order – Material change of circumstances – Broad brush approach – Costs – Whether court should adopt cautious approach instead of broad-brush approach – No, broad-brush approach applies – Whether significant weight should be attached to Consent Order – Yes, parties negotiated with legal advice and free will – Whether material change of circumstances exists – No, income increased, medical expenses reimbursed, expenses not excessive – Whether legal fee provision should be varied – No, not formally applied for – Variation Summons dismissed; Husband to pay costs to Wife
Legal issues: Broad Brushed Approach v Cautious Approach · Weight of Consent Order · Material Change of Circumstances · Recent Medical Diagnosis · Wife's and Child's Expenses · Litigation Funding
Outcome: Variation Summons dismissed