Read the full judgment text of FCMC 6340/2018 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 16 February 2024 before HH Judge C.K. Chan.
Maintenance Pending Suit – Legal Costs Provision – Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance – Reasonableness – Ability to Pay – Petitioner husband applied for MPS and LCP against Respondent wife – Court held MPS of HK$100,000/month reasonable based on past standard of living and current income deficit – LCP of HK$500,000/month for 4 months allowed to cover costs up to June 2024 trial on beneficial ownership – Respondent has ability to pay despite claims of financial deterioration due to substantial shareholdings and properties – Petitioner awarded costs of application.
Legal issues: MPS Amount Reasonableness · LCP Amount Reasonableness · Respondent's Ability to Pay
Outcome: MPS granted HK$100,000/month; LCP granted HK$500,000/month for 4 months; Costs to Petitioner.
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