Read the full judgment text of FCMC 007908/2003 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 29 March 2005 before 陳振國暫委法官.
Ancillary relief – Child of the family – Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance – Lump sum – Clean break principle – Whether Respondent's son from previous marriage qualifies as child of the family – Court held son not child of family due to lack of cohabitation and acceptance – Respondent awarded lump sum of HK$185,634 representing 18 months' expenses – Marriage duration 22 months – No order as to costs as neither party fully succeeded
Legal issues: Whether Respondent's son is a 'child of the family' · Appropriate ancillary relief for Respondent
Outcome: Respondent's son not a child of the family; Respondent awarded lump sum of HK$185,634; No order as to costs