Read the full judgment text of FCMC 14535/2005 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 29 December 2008 before HH Judge Bruno Chan.
Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance – Ancillary Relief – Periodical Payments – Lump Sum – Needs – Compensation – Standard of Living – Conduct – Wife's reasonable needs assessed at $60,000/month – Compensation for loss of career rejected due to lack of evidence – Conduct reflected in costs – Orders for maintenance, dental, piano, and children's expenses made – Husband's income of $462,150/month supports award – Wife's claim for $30 million reduced to reasonable needs – Girlfriend's contribution to household expenses considered – Custody granted to Husband with shared care – Marriage of 10+ years – Two sons aged 14 and 12 – Wife's earning capacity limited – Husband's standard of living improved post-divorce – Court applied principles of need, compensation and sharing – Section 7(1) MPPO inquiry conducted – Wife's conduct during proceedings noted but not punitive in award – Costs order made nisi – Dental and piano expenses allowed as lump sums – Degree course funding ordered – Children's maintenance and holiday expenses approved.
Legal issues: Assessment of Wife's reasonable needs · Claim for compensation for loss of career · Impact of Wife's conduct on ancillary relief · Girlfriend's contribution to Husband's household expenses
Outcome: Wife's application for ancillary relief granted in part.
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