Read the full judgment text of FCMC 5259/2011 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 21 June 2013 before 彭家光暫委法官.
Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance (Cap 192) – Variation of Maintenance – Material Change of Circumstances – Lump Sum Payment – Child's Best Interests – Whether 900,000 HKD lump sum intended for child maintenance – Court held lump sum was for mother, not child – Rent increase and underestimated costs constituted material change – Father ordered to pay 3,500 HKD monthly maintenance – Arrears awarded – No costs order
Legal issues: Nature of 900,000 HKD lump sum payment · Material change of circumstances for variation of maintenance · Quantum of child maintenance
Outcome: Application granted in part; maintenance increased to 3,500 HKD per month
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