Read the full judgment text of HCMC 1/2019 on BabelCite. This High Court CFI judgment was delivered on 7 August 2024 before Hon Winnie Tsui J.
Family law – child support – variation of order – material change of circumstances – periodical payments – Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance – Court of First Instance – Petitioner and 1st Respondent – Children R and S studying in US – Whether material change of circumstances justifies variation – Yes, children leading independent life outside Hong Kong – Whether direct payments commence at 18 or 21 – Yes, at 18 as young adults – Whether rental deduction applies – Yes, $3,333 per child for mother's flat – Application granted in part. Order varied to allow direct payments to children at 18 subject to rental deduction. Father awarded 80% of costs.
Legal issues: Material change of circumstances · Age for direct payments · Rental deduction
Outcome: Application granted in part. Order varied to allow direct payments to children at 18 subject to rental deduction.
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