Children

Our legal insights on all children-related issues including adoption, surrogacy, international child abduction, relocation of children to other countries and financial arrangements for children born out of wedlock.

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SCMP | Hong Kong legal experts praise ruling for lesbian couple given equal parental status in IVF case, calling it step forward for LGBTQ community
SCMP | Hong Kong legal experts praise ruling for lesbian couple given equal parental status in IVF case, calling it step forward for LGBTQ community 1200 800 Hugill & Ip

The ruling shows that the Parent and Child Ordinance, which came into effect in 1993, is not equipped to deal with the evolution of families

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Lesbian Couple’s Victory in Recent IVF Case in Hong Hong
Lesbian Couple’s Victory in Recent IVF Case in Hong Hong 1200 675 Hugill & Ip

The High Court of Hong Kong sides with a lesbian couple who argued that both mothers should have parental status over their child born through reciprocal IVF

The Controversial Topic of Surrogacy Hits Hong Kong Again
The Controversial Topic of Surrogacy Hits Hong Kong Again 895 497 Raphael Wong

The recent case of HC formerly known as HWH v. WYH [2023] HKFC 146 calls for further legal clarity from Hong Kong Courts on surrogacy matters

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Podcast S4E4 | Family: The Adoption Process in Hong Kong
Podcast S4E4 | Family: The Adoption Process in Hong Kong 1600 583 Hugill & Ip

Our family law team on key elements of adoption: criteria and procedures, difference between private and SWD adoption, and highlights of recent court cases.

Visitation and Access to Children
Visitation and Access to Children 1920 700 Alfred Ip

Family disagreements on child custody are emotionally draining in a divorce. Learn key considerations in reaching an agreement and simplifying the process.

What You Need to Know about Adoption
What You Need to Know about Adoption 1200 800 Alfred Ip

This Q&A examines the crucial elements that couples and singles should consider when taking the commitment of adoption, the gift of love and a new life!

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Adoption, a very personal story – 領養，個人經歷
Adoption, a very personal story – 領養，個人經歷 1200 800 Hugill & Ip

Adoption is not about blood, it’s simply about millions of stories of love and redemption! 領養超越血緣,成就千萬個愛的故事! CSR campaign in support of Mother’s Choice 母親的抉擇

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The #ProtectYourChildren Campaign Launch
The #ProtectYourChildren Campaign Launch 1920 1080 Hugill & Ip

Hugill & Ip launches a new charity campaign to raise funds for Mother’s Choice to benefit the many children without families and pregnant teenagers in Hong Kong

Podcast S2E4 | Family: Children Custody
Podcast S2E4 | Family: Children Custody 1920 700 Alfred Ip

Alfred Ip on child custody and putting the well-being of children first, including relocation, mental health impacts, and benefits of a co-parenting coordinator.

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LexisNexis | Child Custody and Support Upon the Death of a Parent
LexisNexis | Child Custody and Support Upon the Death of a Parent 1200 800 Hugill & Ip

In the eventuality of the death of a parent with minor children, is child custody and maintenance affected? How so? Protecting the best interests of your child becomes key!

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