Read the full judgment text of FCMC 8507/2013 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 10 July 2014 before Deputy District Judge K K PANG.
Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance (Cap 192) – Maintenance Pending Suit – Reasonableness – Legal Costs – Service of Documents – Ability to Pay – Petitioner D sought MPS of HKD 413,071 per month and HKD 100,000 legal costs – Respondent L absent and failed to file Form E – Court held service by post valid despite refusal – Court held MPS amount reasonable based on pre-separation luxurious lifestyle including accommodation, travel and domestic help – Court held legal costs contribution not warranted as Petitioner had sufficient assets including HKD 6.2 million cash and HKD 0.9 million costs on account – Court held Respondent had ability to pay drawing adverse inference from non-disclosure and evidence of casino habits and luxury living – Order made for MPS of HKD 413,071 per month and costs order nisi with certificate for two Counsel
Legal issues: Service of Documents · Reasonableness of Maintenance Pending Suit · Legal Costs Contribution · Ability to Pay
Outcome: MPS application granted in part. Legal costs contribution dismissed.
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