Read the full judgment text of FCMC 7001/2013 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 19 September 2013 before Her Honour Judge Sharon D. Melloy.
Matrimonial Causes – Maintenance pending suit – Interim maintenance – District Court – s.3 and s.5 Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance Cap 192 – Broad-brush approach – Assessment of needs and ability to pay – Petitioner wife sought maintenance for herself and child – Husband claimed minimal income but bank statements showed regular deposits averaging over HK$50,000 per month – Court held husband had financial resources – Order made for HK$11,500 per month maintenance pending suit and HK$11,500 per month interim maintenance for child – Costs awarded on party and party basis.
Legal issues: Maintenance pending suit and interim maintenance amount
Outcome: Maintenance pending suit and interim maintenance granted.