ACV v ACU

ACV v ACU

The appellant failed to produce sufficient credible evidence to prove a material deterioration in his financial circumstances or to substantiate the alleged sale of his business; absent reliable proof, the maintenance order of $1,800 monthly stands and the appeal is dismissed.

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Citation
[2014] SGHC 54
Parties
Appellant/husband: ACV; Respondent/wife: ACU
Court
General Division of the High Court
Jurisdiction
Singapore
Judgment Date
28 March 2014
Case Number
Divorce Suit No 4007 of 2009 (Registrar's Appeal from the State Court No 30024 of 2013
Procedural Posture
Divorce (maintenance Variation) / Appeal to High Court From District Judge Decision
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; maintenance order upheld
Legal Topics
Variation of Maintenance, Evidence of Financial Circumstances, Costs
Source Language
english
Family Law Maintenance Civil Procedure Variation of Maintenance Evidence of Financial Circumstances Costs

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Parties

ACV

Appellant/husband

ACU

Respondent/wife

Procedural Posture

Divorce (maintenance Variation) / Appeal to High Court From District Judge Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the maintenance order should be varied
  2. 2 Whether the appellant's evidence of reduced income and sale of business is credible
  3. 3 Whether costs should be awarded on appeal

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to produce sufficient credible evidence to prove a material deterioration in his financial circumstances or to substantiate the alleged sale of his business; absent reliable proof, the maintenance order of $1,800 monthly stands and the appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; maintenance order upheld

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • Original maintenance order of $1,800 per month upheld