Read the full judgment text of FCMC 1732/2020 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 21 March 2025 before 區域法院暫委法官何慧縈.
Matrimonial Proceedings – Ancillary Relief – Asset Disclosure – Departure from Equal Sharing – Lump Sum Payment – Child Maintenance – Costs – The Respondent failed to disclose all assets and sold properties below market value to family members. The court added the difference to the matrimonial asset pool. The court departed from the equal sharing principle due to the Respondent's non-disclosure and conduct, awarding the Petitioner 60% of the assets. A lump sum payment of HK$900,000 was awarded to achieve a clean break. Child maintenance of HK$6,100 per month was ordered. The Respondent was ordered to pay the Petitioner's costs.
Legal issues: Asset Disclosure and Valuation · Departure from Equal Sharing Principle · Clean Break Principle · Child Maintenance · Costs
Outcome: Lump sum payment of HK$900,000 awarded to Petitioner; Child maintenance of HK$6,100 per month awarded; Interim maintenance order discharged.
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