Read the full judgment text of FCJA 000341/2003 on BabelCite. This FCJA judgment was delivered on 4 June 2007 before Deputy District Judge K. Levy.
Civil law – maintenance – variation of consent order – Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance (Cap.192) s.11(7) – change of circumstances – child of the family – clean break – District Court – Short marriage and reconciliation – Original order made without legal advice – Husband alleges coercion – Court finds no impropriety but exercises discretion to vary period – Wife’s needs include expenses of mother and stepson – Maintenance amount not reduced – Period shortened to discharge from bankruptcy – Costs order nisi against Husband.
Legal issues: Whether consent order capable of variation under Section 11(7) · Whether jurisdiction confined to change of circumstances · Whether Husband’s obligations include L’s needs · Whether to reduce maintenance and shorten period
Outcome: Application dismissed regarding reduction of maintenance amount; granted regarding shortening of payment period.
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