Read the full judgment text of FCMC 5963/2016 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 18 July 2023 before Her Honour Judge Thelma Kwan.
Civil contempt – Committal proceedings – Child maintenance – Breach of Consent Order – 3-stage test for contempt – Sentencing principles – Indemnity costs – 3 months imprisonment – Release upon payment of judgment debt – Variation application dismissed
Legal issues: Civil Contempt Test · Sentencing for Contempt · Costs
Outcome: H committed to prison for 3 months. Release upon payment of judgment debt. Costs to W on indemnity basis. Variation application dismissed.
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