Read the full judgment text of FCMC 1824/2010 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 9 December 2011 before 區域法院暫委法官嚴舜儀.
Matrimonial proceedings – Ancillary relief – Lump sum – Asset transfer – Hidden assets – Costs – District Court. Petitioner (husband, 83) and Respondent (wife, 48) married in 2006, divorced in 2011. Wife claimed HK$5 million lump sum. Court found husband had hidden approximately HK$1.6 million in bank savings, though not matrimonial property. Court awarded HK$150,000 lump sum to maintain wife's standard of living until she finds work. Respondent ordered to remove caveat on property and pay costs.
Legal issues: Asset Transfer · Hidden Assets · Maintenance Obligation · Asset Distribution · Costs
Outcome: Respondent awarded lump sum of HK$150,000. Costs against Respondent.