Read the full judgment text of FCMC 16895/2011 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 31 July 2012 before Deputy District Judge S. LO.
Maintenance Pending Suit – Matrimonial Causes – District Court – Standard of Living – Judicious Encouragement – Ability to Pay – Legal Costs – Application for maintenance pending suit (MPS) and legal costs contribution. Court assessed standard of living as very high, funded by Husband's parents. Applied 'judicious encouragement' to assume Husband's mother would continue support. Assessed Wife's needs at HK$287,016/month, offset by her earning capacity and rental income. Ordered Husband to pay HK$174,000/month MPS. Costs allowance refused as Wife had deployable assets. Costs of application reserved.
Legal issues: Standard of living and MPS calculation · Judicious encouragement regarding Husband's parents' support · Costs allowance for legal representation
Outcome: MPS granted at HK$174,000 per month; Costs allowance refused; Costs of application reserved.
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