PH (formerly known as CH) (a minor), suing by CKYN, his mother and next friend v WKYP

Read the full judgment text of FCMP 121/2017 on BabelCite. This FCMP judgment was delivered on 5 July 2022 before District Judge S. Lo.

Paternity – Maintenance – Parent and Child Ordinance – Guardianship of Minors Ordinance – DNA Test – Adverse Inference – Carer's Allowance – Lump Sum – Periodical Payment – District Court – Declaration of Paternity Granted – Maintenance Awarded – Whether court can declare paternity without court-ordered DNA test result – Whether maintenance quantum is reasonable – Mother discharged burden of proof on balance of probability – Court awarded lump sum and periodical payments based on Respondent's means and Minor's needs – Respondent owns multiple properties and has assets over HK$300M – Mother has low earning capacity and needs housing for Minor

Legal issues: Paternity Declaration Issue · Maintenance Issue

Outcome: Declaration of paternity granted; Maintenance awarded.

Cited by 7 cases · Cites 5 cases