Cayman Islands: Family and Matrimonial

A Cayman Islands court decision examines the procedural requirements for obtaining interim injunctive relief in a family property dispute, highlighting critical deficiencies in the application process. The Chief Justice's ruling provides essential guidance on urgency requirements, pleading standards, standing issues, and the adequacy of damages as a remedy in interlocutory proceedings.

Speaking about death can be difficult but planning ahead brings peace of mind and protects loved ones from unnecessary stress.

A prenuptial agreement is a contract entered into by prospective spouses before marriage, outlining how their assets, debts, and other financial matters will be handled in the event of divorce.

Speaking about death can be difficult but planning ahead brings peace of mind and protects loved ones from unnecessary stress.

A prenuptial agreement is a contract entered into by prospective spouses before marriage, outlining how their assets, debts, and other financial matters will be handled in the event of divorce.

For any individual who directly own assets in the Cayman Islands, it is important to put a will in place to ensure the assets pass in accordance with their testamentary wishes.

On 24 July 2026, China's Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration jointly issued the Announcement on Individual Income Tax Matters Relating to Offshore Trusts (《财政部 税务总局关于离岸信托个人所 得税有关事项的公告》) (Announcement No. 21 of 2026) (the "Notice"), together with a companion Announcement of the State Taxation Administration on Collection and Administration Matters Relating to Individual Income Tax on Offshore Trusts...

In this year's edition, we explore key developments and emerging trends impacting trust and estate litigation in the Cayman Islands. From recent case law and practical insights on trust dispute resolution strategies.

While the Cayman Islands permits the disposition of Cayman Islands assets via foreign Wills (for which advice is always necessary) and generally allows the resealing of foreign grants...