Asia: Family and Matrimonial

In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) first resulted in a successful live birth on 25 July 1978 when Ms Louise Brown was born in a Manchester hospital in the UK. Since Ms Brown’s birth, IVF has advanced rapidly with more than 13 million children reported as having been conceived through IVF processes.

In a significant ruling delivered on 6th May 2026, a Division Bench of the Bombay High Court comprising Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande authoritatively resolved a long-contested question of matrimonial...

The intersection of personal liberty and social convention has long been a contested terrain in Indian jurisprudence. In a significant pronouncement delivered on 3rd June 2026...

The institution of marriage in Indian society rests upon foundational principles of trust, transparency, and mutual consent. When these pillars are compromised through misrepresentation or fraud, the aggrieved party...

As affluent families in Asia navigate 'The Great Wealth Transfer' between generations, a critical question emerges: how can parents protect family wealth from being divided in their children's potential divorces? This article examines the legal vulnerabilities of gifts, inheritances, and ongoing financial support in Hong Kong divorce proceedings, exploring whether traditional generosity might inadvertently benefit future ex-spouses outside the family.

Navigating the divorce process in New South Wales requires understanding specific eligibility requirements, documentation needs, and court procedures. From establishing the mandatory 12-month separation period to lodging your application through the Commonwealth Courts Portal, each step involves precise legal requirements that must be satisfied before your marriage can be formally dissolved.

In a significant ruling delivered on 6th May 2026, a Division Bench of the Bombay High Court comprising Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande authoritatively resolved a long-contested question of matrimonial...

Host employer of negligent driver employee not liable for injuries - liability transferred pro hac vice to injured worker’s employer.

The Supreme Court has once again highlighted that the law aids the vigilant and not those who sleep over their rights. In Dhiraj Dutta v. Anirban Sen & Ors., the Court examined whether an application seeking...