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Hong Kong Case Law

Default/trial in absence
  • 29 Sept 2022

    NSK v. LYK

    Citation
    [2022] HKFC 209
    Court
    Family Court
    Case number
    FCMC1569/2003

    Proper substituted service was effected and the respondent deliberately abstained; the court assessed assets and needs at the hearing date, found the FMH value insufficient to meet past and future maintenance needs of the petitioner and children, applied the s.7 needs‑first approach and ordered transfer of the respondent's interest in the FMH to the petitioner at nil consideration to meet housing and welfare needs and provide stability.