28 Mar 2024
LN, by his next friend A, LM v. LK, The Executor to the Estate of LC, Deceased
- Citation
- [2024] HKFC 59
- Court
- Family Court
- Case number
- FCMP234/2022
The court admitted the 7th affidavit as fresh evidence because the welfare of the minor justified admission and the Ladd v. Marshall conditions were satisfied (or outweighed by welfare considerations). The court found the applicant had immediate needs totalling HK$9,708 per month, reduced by HK$1,500 (Care Home fees covered by DSWI) to a net immediate need of HK$8,208. Mother ordered to contribute HK$1,000 per month; the estate was found able to meet the balance. Exercising its discretion in light of the child's welfare and the size/liquidity of the estate, the court ordered interim maintenan…