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Hong Kong Case Law

Effect of foreign proceedings
  • 22 Oct 1999

    M v. M

    Citation
    M v. M
    Court
    Family Court
    Case number
    FCMC5111/1999

    Given the parties' disclosed assets, the Wife's immediate need for a home and uncertain earning capacity, and the Husband's greater long‑term earning potential, a fair division entitling the Wife to about half the net assets in a mix of cashable items (personal accounts, net sale proceeds of Nevada property, 4,000 P&G shares and a US$30,000 lump sum) together with periodical maintenance of US$6,500 gross for the Wife and US$1,500 for the child was appropriate; Nevada litigation conduct was not sufficiently culpable to reduce the Wife's award; no order as to legal costs (each party to bear own…