Read the full judgment text of FCMC 4988/2020 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 8 May 2025 before Her Honour Judge Elaine Liu.
Matrimonial proceedings – ancillary relief – property division – children’s needs – loans – bankruptcy – costs – District Court – Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance – ancillary relief dispute – trial – reliability of witnesses – loans from parents and third parties – matrimonial pot – disposal of landed properties – children’s maintenance – costs order – declaration. The court held that the loans from the Petitioner’s parents and third parties were genuine debts and deductible from the matrimonial pot, except for a portion from the Mother. The court found the Petitioner’s evidence more reliable than the Respondent’s. The court preferred the Petitioner’s proposal to retain the landed properties rather than sell them, to maintain stability for the children. The Respondent was ordered to pay the Petitioner’s costs. Declaration under s.18(1)(b)(i) MPPO granted.
Legal issues: Reliability of witnesses · Deductibility of loans from matrimonial pot · Disposal of matrimonial assets · Compensation for past non-payment of maintenance
Outcome: Ancillary relief claims dismissed. W retains properties. H pays W's costs.
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