Read the full judgment text of FCMC 794/2019 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 18 August 2022 before 廖玉玲.
Matrimonial proceedings – Ancillary relief – Property division – Child maintenance – Lump sum – Mediation agreement – Non-disclosure – District Court – The court applied the principles in LKW v DD regarding fair asset distribution – The Respondent breached a 2014 mediation agreement regarding maintenance and property – The court ordered the transfer of the matrimonial home to the Petitioner and a lump sum payment reflecting arrears of maintenance and mortgage payments – Child maintenance was set at HK$23,000 per month based on the agreement and the child's special needs – The Respondent was ordered to pay the Petitioner's costs due to his evasion of service
Outcome: Ancillary relief granted. Respondent's interest in matrimonial home transferred to Petitioner. Lump sum of HK$3,298,000 awarded. Child maintenance of HK$23,000/month ordered. Respondent to pay Petitioner's costs.