Read the full judgment text of FCMC 11281/2022 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 13 November 2023 before 廖玉玲.
Matrimonial proceedings – Interim injunction – Freezing order – Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) – Dissipation of assets – Costs – Petitioner applied for interim injunction to prevent Respondent from withdrawing or moving his MPF out of Hong Kong pending ancillary relief proceedings. Court held that Petitioner established a good arguable case and a real risk of dissipation of assets given Respondent's statements and conduct regarding maintenance and asset transfer. Injunction granted to preserve HK$800,000 of MPF balance. Injunction against MPF provider refused as provider was not a party and sufficient protection available via injunction against Respondent. Costs ordered at 50% of Petitioner's costs on standard basis due to partial success. – Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance s.17(1)(a) – District Court Ordinance s.52B – Legal Aid Regulations.
Legal issues: Test for freezing order · Injunction against MPF provider · Costs
Outcome: Injunction granted (modified); Respondent ordered to pay 50% of Petitioner's costs.
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