Divorce & Separation

Strategic and sensitive legal insights covering all aspects of marital dissolution, including complex financial issues and the drafting of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.

Essential Elements to Consider Before Starting Divorce Proceedings
Essential Elements to Consider Before Starting Divorce Proceedings 1400 788 Alfred Ip

If one or both parties have concluded that the only way to resolve a dead-end situation is divorce, some aspects need to be taken into account.

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Key Considerations When Entering Prenuptial Agreements
Key Considerations When Entering Prenuptial Agreements 1200 800 Alfred Ip

This Q&A examines the essential points that couples should consider before a prenup is put in place

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LexisNexis | Varying Agreements in Matrimonial Proceedings
LexisNexis | Varying Agreements in Matrimonial Proceedings 1800 1193 Hugill & Ip

A spouse may attempt to vary or even renege an agreement for matters such as maintenance if they discover that a misunderstanding has occurred or that the agreement is unfair

Podcast S1E6 | Family: Divorce and Division of the Matrimonial Pot
Podcast S1E6 | Family: Divorce and Division of the Matrimonial Pot 1400 788 Alfred Ip

From petition to decree absolute: understand divorce process, financial relief, and how the matrimonial pot is divided in Hong Kong.

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COVID-19: What’s Next?
COVID-19: What’s Next? 2560 1440 Hugill & Ip

The overwhelming takeaways from the coronavirus pandemic are flexibility and hope – keeping in mind that recovery will happen. What kind of impacts can be expected in the upcoming 6 to 12 months?

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Family Law Journal – LexisNexis | Nimble evolution is the lifeblood of international family law
Family Law Journal – LexisNexis | Nimble evolution is the lifeblood of international family law 611 408 Hugill & Ip

Simon Bruce and Alfred Ip’s article highlights the complexity of international family law, and the flexibility and nimbleness required of lawyers practicing in the area.

Divorce and Bankruptcy: The Final Straw
Divorce and Bankruptcy: The Final Straw 1080 716 Alfred Ip

One of the common questions that we receive from our clients is: how would my spouse’s insolvency affect me if I were to file for divorce?

Divorce and the Right to Live in the Matrimonial Home
Divorce and the Right to Live in the Matrimonial Home 900 643 Alfred Ip

Separation and divorce generally require specific arrangements related to the home that a couple shares: rented or owned, in one or in both names, you may still have rights to live there.

How Can Divorce Affect Inheritance Assets?
How Can Divorce Affect Inheritance Assets? 900 675 Alfred Ip

In divorce proceedings everything owned or controlled by the parties is to be considered as part of the matrimonial pool. However, there is a difference regarding the assets which have been inherited.

Mental Health Issues in Divorce and Children Custody Proceedings
Mental Health Issues in Divorce and Children Custody Proceedings 1050 701 Alfred Ip

There are many cases where mental illness is actually one of the main factors causing a relationship to break up and lead couples to separation and divorce

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