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Hong Kong Case Law

Adverse inferences in disclosure
  • 12 Feb 2019

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    Citation
    [2019] HKFC 31
    Court
    Family Court
    Case number
    FCMC195/2014

    The court determined the matrimonial pot totalled HK$2,600,772.66; the wife’s overall entitlement was set at 46% and the husband at 54% based on contributions and post‑separation conduct; the husband had concealed business profits and two ledger items totalling HK$1,306,917 were treated as hidden cash thereby forming part of his assets; allegations that the wife had misappropriated HK$1,048,033 were rejected; the appropriate practical remedy was to transfer the matrimonial home (valued HK$1,200,000) to the wife within six months, rescind the interim maintenance order and require repayment of…