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.

Legal 500 | Country Comparative Guides 2024: Family Law
Legal 500 | Country Comparative Guides 2024: Family Law 1020 400 Caroline McNally

This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of family laws and regulations applicable in Hong Kong

The Barrister Series S5E5 | A Passion for People and Family Law with Frances Irving
The Barrister Series S5E5 | A Passion for People and Family Law with Frances Irving 1400 788 Caroline McNally

Frances Irving on her life from the early days as a social worker in Scotland and Hong Kong and her second career as a barrister focused on family law

Care and Control and Best Interest of the Child
Care and Control and Best Interest of the Child 1200 779 Raphael Wong

Parents must prioritize their children’s best interests and well-being and minimize the negative impacts of divorce

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Hong Kong Lawyer | Valuation of Company Interests in Divorce Proceedings
Hong Kong Lawyer | Valuation of Company Interests in Divorce Proceedings 1200 800 Hugill & Ip

It is important to carefully consider how a company interest should be dealt with in divorce proceedings, and whether seeking a valuation will assist

Prenuptial Agreements
Prenuptial Agreements 1800 1192 Kajal Aswani

Future spouses need to recognise that open communication and proactive planning are vital for a successful and harmonious marriage

Recent Judgment on Third Party Interests in a Family Home
Recent Judgment on Third Party Interests in a Family Home 1921 1080 Raphael Wong

Hugill & Ip recently represented the Intervener in W,YC v T,WK and TWF [2024] HKFC 124, and succeeded in claiming 65% of beneficial interest of a property

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Hong Kong Lawyer | “What is mine is Yours” – is everything shared on divorce?
Hong Kong Lawyer | “What is mine is Yours” – is everything shared on divorce? 1500 1125 Hugill & Ip

The case of Standish v Standish [2024] EWCA Civ 567 outcome will have far-reaching consequences for the treatment of non-matrimonial property, including for couples with pre-marital assets who married before prenuptial agreements became fashionable

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Case Analysis: Children of the Family Are Children!
Case Analysis: Children of the Family Are Children! 900 673 Hugill & Ip

The judgment HCMC 3/2023 [2024] HKCFI 1157 is a welcome development in the laws of Hong Kong which showcases the ever-changing complexities faced by families

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Hong Kong Lawyer | The Decree Absolute and Divorcing the Wrong Couple
Hong Kong Lawyer | The Decree Absolute and Divorcing the Wrong Couple 900 600 Hugill & Ip

Discussing the application for the decree absolute and related issues when the financial aspects of the divorce have not yet been finalised

The Barrister Series S5E3 | Discussing Divorce and Children Matters with Felix Li
The Barrister Series S5E3 | Discussing Divorce and Children Matters with Felix Li 1400 788 Raphael Wong

A powerful discussion on a barrister’s dedication to family law – especially children-related matters – the divorce process, and the different roles of barristers and solicitors

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