Read the full judgment text of FCMC 006452/1995 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 21 February 2001 before H.H. Judge Bruno Chan.
Matrimonial law – ancillary relief – lump sum – periodical payments – conduct – financial disclosure – District Court – Husband convicted of theft and bankrupt – Wife medical practitioner – Lump sum claim dismissed due to Husband's gross conduct – Nominal maintenance awarded – Costs to Petitioner
Legal issues: Entitlement to lump sum given conduct · Wife's financial means for maintenance · Conduct under S. 7 Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance
Outcome: Lump sum claim dismissed; nominal maintenance of $1.00 per annum awarded to Respondent; Costs to Petitioner