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Hong Kong Case Law

Enforcement of maintenance orders

  • 23 Sept 2024

    TKLK v. WKJ

    Citation
    [2024] HKFC 181
    Court
    Family Court
    Case number
    FCMP38/2007

    Respondent committed contempt by failing to provide his residential address as required by the 2021 Order; a custodial sentence of 14 days was appropriate to reflect the seriousness and to enforce compliance, but it was suspended for 7 days conditional on filing and serving an affirmation of current residential address within 7 days; appropriate costs awarded to Applicant on a half basis taxed party and party if not agreed, with Applicant's own costs taxed per Legal Aid Regulations.

  • 29 Aug 2024

    MCYP v. CWYW

    Citation
    [2024] HKFC 165
    Court
    Family Court
    Case number
    FCMC11432/2018

    Given the prolonged, large and contumacious breach, the contemnor's late payment did not negate contumacious intent or remorse; a fine would be inadequate and prejudicial to the respondent; imprisonment is therefore appropriate but suspended to reflect partial mitigation; indemnity costs with certificate for two counsel are ordered.

  • 31 Aug 2017

    魏 對 張

    Citation
    魏 對 張
    Court
    Family Court
    Case number
    FCMC2222/2007

    Applicant failed to prove a material unforeseeable downturn in circumstances sufficient to set aside or substantially vary a consent order; the court found applicant’s evidence inconsistent and indicative of concealment of assets/income and therefore retained capacity to pay. Balancing fairness and child’s needs, the court allowed a limited, temporary reduction for specified months but restored the original maintenance thereafter.