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Quantum of spousal maintenance
  • 11 Mar 2016

    崔 對 李

    Citation
    崔 對 李
    Court
    Family Court
    Case number
    FCMC17031/2014

    Applying the broad‑brush approach the court adjusted the applicant's Form E items downward where unsupported or exaggerated by receipts, accepted reasonable items (food HK$8,000; insurance HK$958.33; transport HK$1,000; clothing HK$1,000; personal grooming HK$1,500; entertainment HK$1,000; holidays HK$1,000; support for mother HK$1,000) to reach monthly maintenance of HK$15,458.33 (rounded to HK$15,500). The retrospective claim was refused for lack of explanation and prompt application; the award takes effect from 10 April 2016. The respondent's income and outgoings demonstrate capacity to pa…