Read the full judgment text of FCMC 10611/2020 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 31 July 2025 before Deputy District Judge J. Chow.
Family law – Ancillary relief – Costs order – Variation – Leave to appeal – Stay of execution – Property valuation – Matrimonial pot – Successful party – Non-disclosure – Offers – Special contribution – Gambling – MPF discount – Education expenses – Insurance policies – Quasi-inquisitorial role – Property market fluctuation – Costs follow the event – Discretionary costs – Issue-based costs – Arguable ground of appeal – Nugatory appeal – Property valuation – Downward adjustment – WMH v. LCY – Costs order nisi – 75% costs – Clean break – Matrimonial assets – Equal sharing – Child maintenance – Education expenses – Landed properties – Insurance policies – Full and frank disclosure – Non-disclosure – Unreasonable conduct – Trial conduct – Failed issues – Ground 11 – Leave to appeal – Stay of execution – Pending appeal – Costs of summons – 90% costs – Legal Aid Regulations – Taxed if not agreed – Certificate for counsel – Ancillary relief trial – Judgment handed down 18 December 2024 – Application for variation – Application for stay – Application for leave to appeal – Hearing 10 June 2025 – Judgment 31 July 2025 – Deputy District Judge J. Chow – Petitioner CCL – Respondent HYL – Matrimonial Causes No 10611 of 2020 – District Court – FCMC 10611/2020 – [2025] HKFC 120
Legal issues: Variation of Costs Order Nisi · Leave to Appeal · Stay of Execution
Outcome: Variation of Costs Order Nisi dismissed; Costs Order Nisi made absolute; Leave to Appeal granted on Ground 11; Stay of Execution granted.
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