Read the full judgment text of FCMC 005206/2005 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 4 October 2006 before 朱佩瑩法官.
Family law – Ancillary relief – Lump sum – Maintenance – Asset dissipation – Gambling – Agreement enforceability – Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance – Husband withdrew HK$600,000 claimed lost gambling – Court found funds still owned – Agreement signed under pressure unenforceable – Lump sum HK$300,000 awarded – Son maintenance HK$3,500/month – Wife nominal maintenance HK$1/year – Injunction granted – Costs awarded to Respondent
Legal issues: Enforceability of Agreement · Disposal of Funds
Outcome: Ancillary relief granted; lump sum and maintenance awarded; injunction granted.