Read the full judgment text of FCMC 16319/2016 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 19 August 2025 before 關天敏法官.
Maintenance – Variation of order – Material change of circumstances – Financial disclosure – Depression – New family obligations – Reduction of maintenance – No costs order – The court considered the husband's application to vary the maintenance order due to depression and unemployment. The court found a material change of circumstances but noted both parties failed to make full and frank disclosure of their financial circumstances. The husband's claimed expenses were adjusted downwards. The wife's ability to work was also considered. The maintenance was reduced to $2,000 per month and the lump sum payment plan was approved. No costs order was made due to lack of disclosure.
Legal issues: Variation of maintenance order · Financial disclosure and ability to pay · Calculation of reasonable expenses
Outcome: Application granted; maintenance reduced from $6,000 to $2,000 per month; lump sum payment plan approved; no costs order
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