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Understanding Child Relocation In Hong Kong: 8 Key Takeaways From The Chambers Child Relocation 2025 Global Practice Guide

Relocation disputes are among the most challenging issues families face following separation or divorce. The Hong Kong chapter of the Chambers Child Relocation 2025 Global Practice Guide...

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Withers LLP

Divorcing In Later Life: Key Considerations For Separation (Video)

More couples are choosing to divorce later in life. In this video, we discuss the unique considerations for separation after a long marriage; from dividing long-held assets and pensions to ensuring financial security in retirement.

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Withers LLP

"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.

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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

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Tanner De Witt

Silver Splitters: The Rise Of Silver Divorce

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Withers LLP

Paws For Thought: Pet-Nups

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Tanner De Witt

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

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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?

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Withers LLP

Hong Kong Private Wealth Management Report 2025

Hong Kong Wealth Mgt

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KPMG

The Empire Strikes Back – Disney & Universal v Midjourney

Hong Kong Technology

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Haldanes

机器人企业赴港上市的机遇与最新动向分析

Hong Kong Commercial

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Beijing Jincheng Tongda & Neal Law Firm

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

Hong Kong Technology

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Haldanes

Legal Update: Banking (Amendment) Ordinance 2025

Hong Kong Finance

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Tanner De Witt

Handling Cryptocurrencies In Hong Kong Divorce Proceedings

An important decision last month from the Court of First Instance, In the Matter of Gatecoin Limited [2023] HKCFI 914, has recently ruled that cryptocurrency is 'property'.

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Withers LLP

Considering Collaborative Practice For Divorce In Hong Kong

Over recent years, the process of mediation has become more popular. Mediation gives the parties more autonomy in reaching their own result with the assistance of a trained third party.

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Withers LLP

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.

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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

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Withers LLP

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

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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

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Charles Russell Speechlys

Transfer Of Property In A Divorce Settlement In Hong Kong

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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

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Withers LLP

Who Gets The Pets Upon Divorce?

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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

Enforcement And Recognition Of Orders Between Hong Kong And The Mainland

Applications can now be made in relation to Mainland divorce certificates issued by the civil affairs departments in the Mainland if the certificates are issued on or after 15 February 2022.

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Withers LLP

Who Gets The Pets Upon Divorce?

The Hong Kong government's recent decision to cull 2,000 hamsters to prevent animal-to-human transmission of Covid-19 has caused heated discussions in the territory about animal rights and welfare.

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Charles Russell Speechlys

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

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Withers LLP

What Is Custody? (Video)

在香港，與離婚有關的兒童問題主要分為三個方面：監護權、照顧和控制以及探視。資深律師胡安芝解釋了每個方面的含義。

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Gall

Understanding Financial Disclosure In A Divorce (Video)

Senior Associate Chantelle Woo and Associate Loretta Ho discuss what full and frank financial disclosure means in a divorce and explain what a Form E is, what to include in it and how to complete it.

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Gall

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.

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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)

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Gall

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

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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

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Gall

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

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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

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Gall

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Mellor Olsson Lawyers

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