Read the full judgment text of FCMC 8255/2022 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 15 December 2025 before Deputy District Judge Jacqueline Lee.
Civil Contempt – Sentencing – Maintenance Order – Disclosure Order – Custodial Sentence – Costs – Contempt of Court – District Court – NS v NK – Respondent found guilty of contempt for breach of court orders – Sentence of 4 months imprisonment imposed due to lack of remorse and uncooperative conduct – Costs ordered on indemnity basis – Principles from Arboit v. Koo Siu Ying (No 2) applied – Father in default for over 2 years causing financial hardship to Mother – No mitigating factors found – Orders made in absence of Respondent.
Legal issues: Sentencing for Civil Contempt · Costs of Contempt Proceedings
Outcome: Custodial sentence of 4 months imposed; Costs ordered against Respondent.
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