Read the full judgment text of FCMC 012848/2005 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment before HH Judge Bruno Chan.
Matrimonial proceedings – ancillary relief – maintenance – earning capacity – health – conduct – child of the family – Petitioner Husband retired to Australia citing health reasons – Respondent Wife claimed Husband moved to avoid maintenance – Court found Husband had hidden resources and earning capacity – Wife's post-separation conduct noted but no surplus assets to apply conduct principle – Maintenance awarded based on needs – V treated as child of family but claim abandoned – Orders for monthly maintenance and lump sum for vehicle – No order as to costs.
Legal issues: Whether V was a child of the family · Wife's earning capacity and needs · Husband's retirement and earning capacity · Wife's post-separation conduct
Outcome: Ancillary relief granted; Petitioner ordered to pay maintenance to Respondent and child M.