Ah So Etee v Fan Moli: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Wife's Maintenance
In a divorce case between Ah So Etee (the Husband) and Fan Moli (the Wife), the High Court of Singapore, presided over by Justice Woo Bih Li, addressed disputes over the division of matrimonial assets and maintenance for the Wife. The court determined the composition of matrimonial assets, including properties in Singapore and China, bank accounts, and undisclosed money from the sale of shares. The court ordered a division of assets, granting the Wife specific properties and bank accounts, and the Husband the remaining assets. The court also ordered the Husband to pay the Wife arrears of maintenance and a lump sum maintenance for three years, with the amount varying depending on when the Wife delivers vacant possession of a property to the Husband.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court1.2 Outcome
Orders made for division of matrimonial assets and lump sum maintenance payment to the Wife.
1.3 Case Type
Family
1.4 Judgment Type
Grounds of Decision
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
Divorce case involving Ah So Etee and Fan Moli, focusing on the division of matrimonial assets and maintenance for the wife after a 10-year marriage.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ah So Etee (alias Chua Ming Soo) | Petitioner | Individual | Partial | Partial | |
| Fan Moli | Respondent | Individual | Partial | Partial |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Woo Bih Li | Judge | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Andrew John Hanam | Andrew & Co |
| Tan Yew Cheng | Leong Partnership |
4. Facts
- The Husband and Wife were married on 1 April 1996.
- The Husband filed for divorce on 17 October 2005, citing the Wife's unreasonable behavior.
- The marriage lasted ten years and produced no children.
- The disputes centered on the division of matrimonial assets and maintenance for the Wife.
- The Wife acquired the Dongfeng property during the marriage.
- The Wife transferred the Dongfeng property to her daughter in 2006.
- The Husband claimed the Wife used his money to purchase the Dongfeng property.
5. Formal Citations
- Ah So Etee (alias Chua Ming Soo) v Fan Moli, DT 4586/2008, [2008] SGHC 142
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Husband and Wife married. | |
| Husband filed a divorce petition. | |
| Decree Nisi granted. | |
| Judgment issued. |
7. Legal Issues
- Division of Matrimonial Assets
- Outcome: The court determined which assets constituted matrimonial assets and how they should be divided between the parties.
- Category: Substantive
- Maintenance for Wife
- Outcome: The court determined the amount and duration of maintenance to be paid by the Husband to the Wife.
- Category: Substantive
8. Remedies Sought
- Division of Matrimonial Assets
- Maintenance
9. Cause of Actions
- Divorce
10. Practice Areas
- Family Litigation
11. Industries
- No industries specified
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No cited cases | |||||
13. Applicable Rules
| Rule Name |
|---|
| No applicable rules |
14. Applicable Statutes
| Statute Name | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| No applicable statutes | |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Matrimonial Assets
- Maintenance
- Division of Assets
- Dongfeng Property
- Unreasonable Behaviour
15.2 Keywords
- divorce
- matrimonial assets
- maintenance
- family law
- singapore
17. Areas of Law
| Area Name | Relevance Score |
|---|---|
| Family Law | 95 |
| Matrimonial Assets | 90 |
| Maintenance | 85 |
| Divorce | 80 |
16. Subjects
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Matrimonial Assets
- Maintenance