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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Wealth Briefing Asia | Hong Kong’s Prenups Build Marriage, Business Foundations
Wealth Briefing Asia | Hong Kong’s Prenups Build Marriage, Business Foundations 770 639 Hugill & Ip

As founders of firms seek financial backing, their investors often look more favourably on entrepreneurs who have prenups and other structures to shield assets if a relationship fails

Most Common Mistakes When Divorcing
Most Common Mistakes When Divorcing 1080 810 Alfred Ip

10 common mistakes that spouses make while going through divorce – from managing emotions and conflict to practical issues related to assets and children

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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

The Barrister Series S5E1 | Financial Disputes and Family Law
The Barrister Series S5E1 | Financial Disputes and Family Law 1400 788 Alfred Ip

Discussing the role of barristers and solicitors in contentious proceedings – in particular within the Hong Kong Family Court setting

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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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Bloomberg | Billionaire Divorces Spur Crackdown by China’s Market Regulator
Bloomberg | Billionaire Divorces Spur Crackdown by China’s Market Regulator 800 560 Hugill & Ip

Watchdog pledges to close loophole allowing quick share sales
China is seeking to boost investor confidence as economy sags

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Opening the Way to the Recognition of Same-sex Partnerships
Opening the Way to the Recognition of Same-sex Partnerships 1200 803 Hugill & Ip

Analyzing the Hong Kong landmark case and discussing potential developments which may lead to new legislation granting expanded civil rights to same-sex couples

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明報財經新聞 Ming Pao News – Finance | 律師：虛產價波動大 宜早作遺產管理
明報財經新聞 Ming Pao News – Finance | 律師：虛產價波動大 宜早作遺產管理 400 300 Hugill & Ip

As virtual assets become more common, in the event of divorce or death, it is more difficult to deal with assets that fluctuate greatly in price – start estate planning early!

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Deferred Compensation and Divorce Proceedings
Deferred Compensation and Divorce Proceedings 900 675 Hugill & Ip

What is deferred compensation and are unearned benefits considered part of the matrimonial assets?

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