Family

Our legal insights on divorce proceedings, custody and care & control of children, international child abduction or relocation of children to other countries, ancillary relief and financial applications for maintenance, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, adoptions, surrogacy advice.

Holidays and Separated Parents: Eight Q&As for Peaceful Co-Parenting
Holidays and Separated Parents: Eight Q&As for Peaceful Co-Parenting 1602 901 Raphael Wong

A short guide on holiday arrangements for separated parents: plan early, communicate professionally, stay flexible, keep kids from conflict, maintain routines, involve children appropriately

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ALM Private Client | When Families Turn Hostile: Kidnap, Coercion, and Control
ALM Private Client | When Families Turn Hostile: Kidnap, Coercion, and Control 800 534 Hugill & Ip

Private client experts convened at Villa d’Este for ALM’s Forum 2025 – in a key session, Alfred Ip joined experts addressing international abduction and coercion in family disputes

Podcast S6E2: Empowering Families – The Case for Mediation
Podcast S6E2: Empowering Families – The Case for Mediation 1400 788 Caroline McNally

Caroline McNally and family mediator Giles Surman – the duo champions family mediation as a superior alternative to litigation for resolving family disputes

Navigating Children Relocation and the Impact on Custody
Navigating Children Relocation and the Impact on Custody 2500 1488 Raphael Wong

Raphael Wong explores legal considerations and potential consequences of relocating children out of Hong Kong

Protecting Your Wealth in Marriage
Protecting Your Wealth in Marriage 1500 844 Alfred Ip

Several landmark cases show that even billion-dollar trusts can fail without proper execution: how to protect your wealth from matrimonial claims

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Legal 500 | A Landmark Ruling: Redefining Family and Parenthood in Hong Kong
Legal 500 | A Landmark Ruling: Redefining Family and Parenthood in Hong Kong 800 533 Hugill & Ip

Hong Kong’s Court of First Instance recognizes the parental rights of same-sex couples, challenging outdated laws and prioritizing equality and children’s rights

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BritCham HK | Financial Literacy for Couples: Planning for Marriage and Beyond
BritCham HK | Financial Literacy for Couples: Planning for Marriage and Beyond 1200 800 Hugill & Ip

Authored by Kajal Aswani, a Family Law Specialist and Partner at Hugill & Ip and Matthew Curtis, Financial Planner and Director at Progeny

Podcast S6E1: Navigating Financial Complexities in Divorce with Forensic Accountants
Podcast S6E1: Navigating Financial Complexities in Divorce with Forensic Accountants 1400 788 Kajal Aswani

Valuable insights for legal and accounting professionals navigating divorce, and anyone interested in the complexities of family law and finance

The Struggle for Equality for Single Parents and Same-sex Couples in Comparative Perspective
The Struggle for Equality for Single Parents and Same-sex Couples in Comparative Perspective 1900 1267 Raphael Wong

An analysis of Hong Kong’s adoption framework, comparing it with other major jurisdictions, and considering the path toward meaningful reform

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Hong Kong Lawyer | Hong Kong Is Not a Safe Haven for Child Abductors
Hong Kong Lawyer | Hong Kong Is Not a Safe Haven for Child Abductors 600 400 Hugill & Ip

The Hague Convention provides the protocol amongst contracting states for the prompt return of children wrongly abducted from the place of habitual residence

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