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"A Parent Is A Parent": Defining Modern Families In Hong Kong

On the 9th September, Mr Justice Coleman in the High Court handed down his judgement in the case of K (an infant) by his next friend R v the Secretary for Justice and others [2025] HKCFI 1974.

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Withers LLP

Third Parties - The Hidden Players In Divorce

As the conflict is a family matter, family members can be involved in various ways, either voluntarily or otherwise. So too can relevant corporations and trusts. If necessary, such parties can be joined as parties to the action.

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

Tanner De Witt Partners Secured Return Of Child In Complex Cross-Border Abduction Case Across Hague And Non-Hague Signatories

In a complex cross-border child abduction case involving multiple jurisdictions, Tanner De Witt partners Adrian Au and Joanne Brown successfully...

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Tanner De Witt

Silver Splitters: The Rise Of Silver Divorce

Although the majority of divorces in Hong Kong occur when the parties have been married for between 2 and 10 years, there is a global trend, which also affects Hong Kong, for couples to decide...

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Withers LLP

Paws For Thought: Pet-Nups

Hong Kong Family

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Tanner De Witt

The Risk Of Dealing With Your Assets Prior To Divorce In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

Advocating For Children With Special Education Needs During Divorce: The Role Of Family Lawyers

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

The Vital Role Of Grandparents In Times Of Family Conflict And Transition

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

Caught In The Middle: Approaches To Child Relocation In England And Wales, Singapore And Hong Kong

Worldwide Family

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Withers LLP

Why Prenuptial Agreements Are Increasingly Popular Among Modern Asian Families

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

The Great Wealth Transfer - Parents Beware!

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

How Lawyers And Counsellors Can Make Divorce Less Stressful For Couples?

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

Handling Cryptocurrencies In Hong Kong Divorce Proceedings

Hong Kong Technology

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Withers LLP

Considering Collaborative Practice For Divorce In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

Beyond Borders - Episode 8: What You Need To Know About Hong Kong Employment Law (Podcast)

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

2025夏季达沃斯释放了什么信号？艾睿铂为您解读

Hong Kong Technology

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AlixPartners

The New Rules Of Legal Writing: How To Be Found By AI

Hong Kong Technology

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Haldanes

Navigating Hong Kong's New Generative AI Guidelines: Key Considerations For Businesses

Hong Kong Technology

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Hauzen

Safeguarding The Mentally Incapacitated: Navigating The Complex Framework For Appointing Mental Health Committees In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Healthcare

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Haldanes

Divorce In The Digital Age In Singapore And Hong Kong: Crypto And NFTs As Matrimonial Assets?

These decisions have sparked very substantial interest in digital assets in the legal industry, and may represent the latest frontier of potential new law-making.

Worldwide Technology

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Withers LLP

Cryptoassets In Matrimonial Law In Hong Kong

Cryptoassets (e.g. Bitcoins, Cryptocurrencies, NFT Artworks, etc.) have seized global attention. With dramatic fluctuations in value and enigmatic qualities, "crypto" has polarized...

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

When Dynasties Crumble: How To (re)build Your Family

During the lockdowns and travel restrictions imposed on the world over the past two years, many of us have become acutely aware of the power of our families.

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Withers LLP

Third Party's Interests Under Divorce Proceeding In Hong Kong ... A Series Of Case Studies

Mr and Mrs Wong have been married for 20 years with one daughter studying in university and one son studying in high school. Mr Wong's parents contributed an initial down payment to buy them a ...

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

Dealing With Business Interests In Divorce Settlements – How Does It Work In Hong Kong?

Hong Kong Commercial

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Withers LLP

What Happens If One Party Passes Away During A Divorce Proceeding: Part II

Hong Kong Family

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Charles Russell Speechlys

Transfer Of Property In A Divorce Settlement In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

Enforcement And Recognition Of Matrimonial Orders Between Hong Kong And The Mainland

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

Enforcement And Recognition Of Orders Between Hong Kong And The Mainland

Worldwide Family

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Withers LLP

Who Gets The Pets Upon Divorce?

Hong Kong Family

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Charles Russell Speechlys

Handling Cryptocurrencies In Hong Kong Divorce Proceedings

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

I'm The Owner Of A Business. What Happens If My Marriage Breaks Down?

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

Parental Choices Over Vaccinations And How It Relates To Custody In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

Treatment Of Gifts And Heirlooms In A Divorce

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Gall

Handling Cryptocurrencies In Hong Kong Divorce Proceedings

Cryptocurrency is a fast-growing industry and one which is still poorly understood by many people. It also comes in many forms: there is Bitcoin...

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Withers LLP

I'm The Owner Of A Business. What Happens If My Marriage Breaks Down?

Bill and Melinda Gates's announcement that their 25-year marriage was "irretrievably broken" was a reminder that even the most successful-seeming relationships can break down.

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Withers LLP

Parental Choices Over Vaccinations And How It Relates To Custody In Hong Kong

On 11th January, the Hong Kong Government announced that Hong Kong children from as young as 5 years old can be given the Sinovac vaccine produced in China, and children from the age of 12 years old...

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Withers LLP

Treatment Of Gifts And Heirlooms In A Divorce

In financial proceedings on divorce, both spouses will be required to disclose their personal belongings, which may include items that they have received by way of gift...

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Gall

Christmas Engagement? How To Talk Prenups

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

Enforcement And Recognition Of Orders Between Hong Kong And The Mainland

There has been a pressing need for the provision of law which recognizes and enforces family judgements from the Mainland in Hong Kong and vice versa.

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

Understanding Divorce (Video)

Associate Loretta Ho from dispute resolution law firm Gall explains the process of a divorce in Hong Kong - touching on the grounds for filing for a divorce and key steps to take...

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Gall

了解离婚 (Video)

高嘉力律师行的何卓怡律师解释香港的离婚程序 – 当中谈及到提出离婚的理由，以及在完成离婚前应采取的关键步骤。办理离婚手续有可能会充

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Gall

When Will The Court Take Into Account Financial Support From Parents Of A Divorcing Party In Granting Ancillary Relief?

The husband and the wife in the KEWS Case were married in the year 2000.

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ONC Lawyers

Impact Of COVID-19 In Hong Kong On Child Relocation

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Withers LLP

Kajal Awsani And Chantelle Woo Write Byline Article On Cross-Border Divorce For Hong Kong Economic Times

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Gall

British Expats Divorcing In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Family

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Gall

COVID-19: Does The Pandemic Classify As A Barder Event?

Hong Kong Family

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Gall

5 Questions To Ask When Engaging A Family Lawyer

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Gall

Why Having Two Weddings Can Have Unintended Consequences

Hong Kong Family

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Gall

Pre And Post Nuptial Agreements – The Dos And Do Not's And Their Validity In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Wealth Mgt

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Withers LLP

The Risk Of Dealing With Your Assets Prior To Divorce In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

The Risk Of Dealing With Your Assets Prior To Divorce

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

Hong Kong Or UK: Where To Divorce?

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Gall

Can I Get Divorced In Hong Kong? The Jurisdiction For A Divorce In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Family

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Gall

The Benefits Of Collaborative Law During COVID-19

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Gall

A Fair Comparison

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Gall

Challenging Times: The Effect Of An Economic Downturn On Divorce Settlements

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

Exodus: Planning On Leaving Hong Kong With Children In Tow?

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

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BFA Family Law Basics 2025

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JB Solicitors

What happens to your inheritance in a divorce or separation?

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PCL Lawyers

How To Take Mutual Divorce? | Lawyer For Divorce With Mutual Consent (Video)

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Hot Legal Topics – Episode 2: Family law

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Roam Migration Law

"Full Disclosure" Podcast, Vol. 16: Settling property and finances after a separation

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