In a case in Fujian Province regarding a dispute over the lump-sum payment of child support following a divorce, the court ruled that the male party must pay 96 ten thousand yuan for child support in one lump sum.

Case Summary

Plaintiff Lin (female) and defendant Wang (male) registered their marriage on 2019/10/10 and had a son, Wang Xuang, born on 2021/5/20. In 2024/4, Plaintiff Lin filed a lawsuit requesting divorce from defendant Wang, custody of the child, and a one-time child support payment of 96 ten-thousand yuan by defendant Wang (calculated at 8000 yuan per month for 10 years). During the court proceedings, it was found that defendant Wang is a shareholder of a certain company with a monthly income exceeding 10 ten-thousand yuan. He has a stable high income, substantial assets, and the ability to make a lump-sum child support payment.

Key Dispute

1.Who is entitled to custody of children born in wedlock?

2.Does the plaintiff's claim for the defendant to pay child support in a lump sum have legal basis, and is the amount reasonable?

Case Strategy

1.Secure core evidence such as marriage certificates, birth certificates, proof of income for both parties, company business registration information, and bank statements.

2.Submit evidence proving that the child born in wedlock has lived with the plaintiff, Lin, and has been cared for by the plaintiff in daily life, education, and upbringing. The plaintiff's ability to provide a suitable environment and care exceeds that of the defendant. In accordance with the principle of acting in the best interests of the minor child, custody should be awarded to the plaintiff.

3.Under the Civil Code, after a divorce, if one parent has direct custody of the child, the other parent shall bear part or all of the child support expenses.

4.The amount and duration of the expense burden shall be agreed upon by both parties.

5.If an agreement cannot be reached, the case shall be adjudicated by the People's Court.

6.The defendant, Wang Mou, has demonstrated stable high income with a monthly earnings of over 10 ten thousand yuan and sufficient assets to pay child support in a lump sum. The plaintiff's claim for child support, calculated at 8000 yuan per month for 10 years totaling 96 ten thousand yuan, complies with legal provisions, is reasonable, and ensures the stability of the children's living and educational needs.

Processing Result

The court ruled to grant the divorce between plaintiff Lin and defendant Wang; the son born in wedlock, Wang Xuan, shall be raised by plaintiff Lin; defendant Wang shall pay child support of 96 ten thousand yuan for Wang Xuan in a lump sum within ten days from the effective date of this judgment (until the child reaches the age of 18); defendant Wang shall bear all litigation and preservation costs.

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