N.K. -v- S.K. [2016] IEHC 572 (29 July 2016)

Interim maintenance is warranted due to respondent's financial dependency and applicant's failure to pay maintenance for several months; €3,700 per month plus €600 rent and €700 for children is appropriate pending trial. Asset dissipation is restrained, and sale of applicant's vehicle may fund maintenance subject to court supervision.

Citation: [2016] IEHC 572
Parties: Applicant: N. K.; Respondent: S. K.
Jurisdiction: Ireland
Judgment Date: 29 July 2016
Procedural Posture: Judicial Separation and Ancillary Motions / Interim Application Pending Trial
Outcome: Interim maintenance granted; asset dissipation restrained; motions adjourned pending trial.
Legal Topics: Interim Maintenance, Asset Dissipation, Access to Children, Disclosure of Means

Family Law Interim Maintenance Asset Dissipation Access to Children Disclosure of Means

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Parties

N. K.

Applicant

S. K.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Judicial Separation and Ancillary Motions / Interim Application Pending Trial

Legal Issues

1 Interim maintenance entitlement and quantum
2 Asset dissipation and freezing orders
3 Compliance with access orders

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Interim maintenance granted; asset dissipation restrained; motions adjourned pending trial.

Orders

Applicant to pay respondent €25,900 forthwith for seven months arrears.
Applicant to pay €3,700 per month interim maintenance plus €600 rent for August 2016.