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.

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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 Hugill & Ip

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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LAWASIA Family Law Conference Returns to Penang
LAWASIA Family Law Conference Returns to Penang 800 533 Hugill & Ip

The 9th LAWASIA FLCRC returns to Malaysia spotlighting surrogacy, LGBTQ+ rights & child abduction insights by Caroline McNally on Hong Kong’s robust measures

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Shining a Light on Diverse Adoption Journeys for Pride Month
Shining a Light on Diverse Adoption Journeys for Pride Month 1200 896 Hugill & Ip

“Different Colours, Same Love”: intimate stories from parents, interracial families & adoption champions. Raphael Wong leads this powerful look at love beyond legal barriers.

Parental Alienation in Divorce Proceedings
Parental Alienation in Divorce Proceedings 1500 1125 Raphael Wong

Courts recognize parental alienation as serious emotional harm to children: judges may order therapy, custody changes, or sanctions against alienating parents

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Navigating International Divorce Jurisdiction
Navigating International Divorce Jurisdiction 1400 788 Hugill & Ip

With increasing cross-border cases, strategic forum selection and early legal advice are critical to avoid parallel proceedings and ensure enforceability of judgments

Trusts and the Impact of Divorce Proceedings
Trusts and the Impact of Divorce Proceedings 600 400 Caroline McNally

Hong Kong divorce cases: Are Trust assets considered part of the matrimonial pot?

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Expatriate Law | International Family Law Conference 2025
Expatriate Law | International Family Law Conference 2025 1100 596 Hugill & Ip

A premier gathering in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc for Private Client and Family Law Practitioners

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Legal 500 | Artificial Intelligence in Family Law
Legal 500 | Artificial Intelligence in Family Law 900 675 Hugill & Ip

As the overall legal market continues to adopt AI technologies, it is essential for family lawyers to become familiar with the strengths and limitations of AI

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Legal 500 | A Same-Sex Married Couple’s Adoption Journey
Legal 500 | A Same-Sex Married Couple’s Adoption Journey 1602 901 Hugill & Ip

B v. B & another [2024] HKCFI 3356 | Keeping pace with social realities: Hong Kong Court reinforce societal developments concerning sexual orientation in adoption cases

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