Read the full judgment text of FCMC 3754/2021 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 30 June 2023 before 黃瑞珊暫委法官.
Matrimonial proceedings – Ancillary relief – Lump sum – Child maintenance – Asset hiding – Wanton spending – Add-back principle – LKW v DD principles – District Court. The Petitioner sought ancillary relief against the Respondent following divorce proceedings. The Respondent claimed unemployment and no ability to pay, while the Petitioner alleged hidden assets and wanton spending. The Court found the Respondent's explanation for cash withdrawals not credible and applied the add-back principle for wanton spending, calculating total assets at HK$852,924.16. Applying the LKW v DD principles, the Court awarded the Petitioner 50% of the assets as a lump sum of HK$426,462. Child maintenance was agreed at HK$1,700 per month. Costs were awarded to the Petitioner. – Ancillary relief awarded – Lump sum payment – Child maintenance ordered – Costs awarded
Legal issues: Whether Respondent hid assets or engaged in wanton spending · Whether Respondent has ability to pay ancillary relief
Outcome: Petitioner awarded lump sum ancillary relief; Child maintenance ordered; Costs awarded to Petitioner
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