29 Dec 2025
TCTE v. SM
- Citation
- [2025] HKFC 204
- Court
- Family Court
- Case number
- FCMP98/2010
Court accepted jurisdiction by defendant\'s participation; found significant change of circumstances since 2011; after assessment of the minor\'s reasonable monthly needs (HK$48,878.15) and the parties\' means (father substantially better resourced, mother limited present income but with earning potential and third‑party support likely to continue), the appropriate apportionment is 75% father and 25% mother, producing a periodical payment by father of HK$36,658.6 pcm, linked to Canada CPI, backdated to 20 December 2023, with specified shortfall payable, and most lump sum claims refused for la…