Domicile

Foreign Domestic Helpers and the Right of Abode
Foreign Domestic Helpers and the Right of Abode 900 539 Adam Hugill

Foreign domestic helpers are not considered to have “ordinary residence” in Hong Kong, therefore, they cannot meet the requirements for obtaining Right of Abode status.

Right of Abode vs. Right to Land
Right of Abode vs. Right to Land 598 417 Adam Hugill

Individuals thinking about immigrating to Hong Kong should understand the rights afforded by each status before starting the visa application process

International Parental Child Abduction
International Parental Child Abduction 1800 1044 Alfred Ip

While the number of cases of international child abduction is growing, these are often the most difficult to resolve due to the involvement of conflicting international jurisdictions.

Family Focus Week: Divorce Might Often be the Only Way Out of a Dead-end marriage
Family Focus Week: Divorce Might Often be the Only Way Out of a Dead-end marriage 612 408 Alfred Ip

Hong Kong has gained a reputation for being a “graveyard for marriages”. We walk you though how divorce proceedings work.

Domicile and Why it’s More Than Just Where You Live
Domicile and Why it’s More Than Just Where You Live 598 417 Alfred Ip

A person’s place of domicile carries potentially significant legal and practical consequences that may not immediately be apparent

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