ATZ v AUA: Child Maintenance and Rental Contribution Dispute in Divorce Proceedings
In the case of ATZ v AUA, the High Court of Singapore, presided over by Belinda Ang Saw Ean J, issued a judgment on July 14, 2015, supplementing a previous judgment regarding child maintenance. The court adjusted the monthly maintenance amount payable by AUA to ATZ for their child to $3,375, reflecting an updated rental cost for the child's accommodation. The court ordered that AUA bear half of the rental costs of the accommodation near the child's school.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court1.2 Outcome
Order for increased monthly child maintenance.
1.3 Case Type
Family
1.4 Judgment Type
Judgment
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
High Court judgment regarding child maintenance and rental contribution in divorce case ATZ v AUA, adjusting the maintenance amount based on updated rental costs.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATZ | Plaintiff | Individual | Order for increased monthly child maintenance | Won | Bernice Loo, Sarah Ann Khoo |
| AUA | Defendant | Individual | Order for increased monthly child maintenance | Lost | Ranjit Singh |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Belinda Ang Saw Ean | Judge | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Bernice Loo | Allen & Gledhill LLP |
| Sarah Ann Khoo | Allen & Gledhill LLP |
| Ranjit Singh | Francis Khoo & Lim |
4. Facts
- The plaintiff and defendant are parties in a divorce case.
- The court previously issued a judgment on child maintenance on 24 June 2015.
- The rental cost of the new accommodation at Villa Marina is $3,750 per month.
- The defendant is to bear half of the rental of the accommodation near the child’s school.
- The plaintiff will receive a monthly sum of $3,375 as maintenance for the child.
5. Formal Citations
- ATZ v AUA, Divorce Transferred No. 341 of 2012, [2015] SGHC 182
- ATZ v AUA, , [2015] SGHC 161
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tenancy Agreement dated for Villa Marina | |
| Hearing | |
| June 2015 Judgment released | |
| Ms. Loo informed the court of the updated rental amount | |
| Effective date for adjusted maintenance | |
| Mr. Singh responded to Ms. Loo's letter | |
| Judgment issued |
7. Legal Issues
- Child Maintenance
- Outcome: The court ordered an increase in the monthly child maintenance amount to $3,375.
- Category: Substantive
- Sub-Issues:
- Calculation of maintenance
- Rental contribution
- Related Cases:
- [2015] SGHC 161
8. Remedies Sought
- Child Maintenance
- Contribution to Rental Costs
9. Cause of Actions
- Divorce
- Child Maintenance
10. Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Divorce Litigation
11. Industries
- No industries specified
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATZ v AUA | High Court | Yes | [2015] SGHC 161 | Singapore | The current judgment supplements the June 2015 Judgment and adopts the definitions used therein. |
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
- Child maintenance
- Rental contribution
- Villa Marina
- Tenancy Agreement
15.2 Keywords
- child maintenance
- divorce
- rental contribution
- family law
- singapore
16. Subjects
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Child Support
17. Areas of Law
- Family Law
- Divorce Law
- Child Maintenance