2011 MarsdenLR 4298 ; 2011 MarsdenLR 1

YEOH WEE SIAM
CHOW SOOK PHENG – Appellant
Versus
WONG MAUN HOONG – Respondent

Interim maintenance should address immediate needs of dependents, while access arrangements must serve the children's welfare and ensure parental relationships during divorce proceedings.

Headnote:(A) Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 - Sections 77, 78, 93, and 103 - Divorce proceedings - Custody of children and maintenance - Custody granted to Petitioner Wife with reasonable access for Respondent Husband; interim maintenance of RM2,000 per month allowed; lump sum maintenance denied; injunction against molestation denied due to lack of evidence. (Paras 18, 19, 20, 22, 24)

(B) Maintenance - Interim orders - The court may grant interim maintenance based on the means of the parties and in view of the immediate needs of dependents before the final hearing, emphasizing reasonable amounts. (Paras 14, 15, 16)

(C) Child Access - The court emphasizes the importance of allowing both parents access to children for their welfare while assuring interim orders to adapt during ongoing divorce proceedings. (Paras 25, 26, 27)