Read the full judgment text of FCMC 010306/2005 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 11 December 2008 before HH Judge Bruno Chan.
Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance – Maintenance – Earning Capacity – Child Support – Compensation – Legal Aid – Wife application for maintenance against Husband after divorce. Husband claims unemployment due to injury but medical report suggests fitness. Child born in Hong Kong regarded as foreign student in Shenzhen ineligible for local schools. Husband accused of hiding financial position and supporting girlfriend. Court finds Husband has earning capacity and means to provide maintenance. Maintenance ordered at $2,500 per month from 1st December 2008. Costs no order between parties as both on Legal Aid.
Legal issues: Husband's earning capacity · Child's education needs · Maintenance amount · Costs
Outcome: Maintenance ordered for child; Costs no order