Read the full judgment text of FCMC 904/2012 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 1 August 2014 before Her Honour Judge Sharon D. Melloy.
Matrimonial proceedings – Ancillary relief – Short marriage – Pre-marital assets – Needs-based approach – Maintenance – Costs – Lump sum – Child support – Legal costs – District Court – CMSJ v G,JJ – Parties married 8 months – All assets pre-marital – Needs-based division adopted – Husband pays HK$420,000 lump sum and monthly maintenance – Wife retains own assets – Costs 50% of wife's costs capped at HK$400,000
Legal issues: Pre-marital Assets · Sharing Principle · Maintenance and Capital Award · Costs
Outcome: Ancillary relief granted; Respondent pays lump sum and maintenance; Wife retains own assets; Costs order made.