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Hong Kong Case Law

Carer\u2019s allowance

  • 21 Nov 2025

    L W S v. T M L T

    Citation
    [2025] HKFC 183
    Court
    Family Court
    Case number
    FCMP129/2019

    The court found ABA therapy was necessary for the child but the Mother failed to prove that Autism Circle was a reasonable provider or that she had paid the sums claimed to Autism Circle; Autism Circle\u2019s receipts and Mother\u2019s deposit slips were unreliable and rejected; HK$1.1m from Father treated partly (half assessed) as provision for the child and deducted; balancing the parties\u2019 means and child\u2019s best interests the court awarded a lump sum of HK$1,842,442 and periodical payments (HK$57,500/month from 15 Aug 2024 to 14 Dec 2024; HK$69,000/month from 15 Dec 2024 until maj…

  • 19 Aug 2016

    CWYW v. CCH

    Citation
    CWYW v. CCH
    Court
    Family Court
    Case number
    FCMP124/2013

    Applying s10(2) GMO with guidance from English authorities (notably Re P), the court discounted exaggerated and unsupported claims, assessed the respondent\u2019s standard of living as affluent but not opulent, took into account the applicant\u2019s resources and credibility, denied a separate carer\u2019s allowance, limited ancillary claims (one domestic helper, no cordyceps, no private club rental, no life insurance order) and ordered monthly periodical payments of HK$140,000 and specified lump sums for home setup and car, with backdating and undertakings for medical and educational payment…