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What's It Worth? The Fragility Of Valuations In Family Business In Hong Kong

Whether you are negotiating, litigating, mediating or arbitrating, when it comes to finding a fair resolution of financial claims on divorce - in England and Wales...

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Withers LLP

Judgment Summons In Hong Kong Divorce Cases

Many divorce settlements involve one time payments or ongoing financial commitments, such as monthly maintenance, school fees, or staged lump-sum payments. These arrangements often work well at the outset...

Hong Kong Family

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Tanner De Witt

Hong Kong's New Mandatory Reporting Of Child Abuse Ordinance: What Organizations Need To Know

Hong Kong has introduced a major new child-protection law with the commencement of the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance (Cap. 650), which came into force on 20 January 2026.

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Withers LLP

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)

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Withers LLP

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

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Withers LLP

Third Parties - The Hidden Players In Divorce

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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

Hong Kong Family

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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

貨品買賣法律的現代化：英國與內地模式如何應對消費者的交貨風險

Hong Kong Consumer

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Haldanes

Registered Designs In Hong Kong – Reform On The Horizon?

Hong Kong Media & IT

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Haldanes

募集资金"项目制 VS 用途制"的对决-A股与港股关于IPO募集资金管理理念差异之初步比较

Hong Kong Finance

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Beijing Jincheng Tongda & Neal Law Firm

Venture Pulse Q4'25

Hong Kong Commercial

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KPMG

KPMG Global CEO Outlook - Infrastructure & Transport

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KPMG

Why Prenuptial Agreements Are Increasingly Popular Among Modern Asian Families

When it comes to romance killers, prenuptial agreements usually top the list—but that's not necessarily the case for everyone. Jocelyn Tsao, for instance, feels that being able to openly talk...

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Withers LLP

The Great Wealth Transfer - Parents Beware!

Property prices in Hong Kong have always been eye-watering and they are very much on the rise elsewhere.

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Withers LLP

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

When a marriage ends, both partners may experience pain. Divorce is an incredibly challenging and stressful experience for all parties involved.

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Withers LLP

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'.

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

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

Worldwide Technology

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Withers LLP

Cryptoassets In Matrimonial Law In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

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

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

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

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

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

This proposition has been accepted and applied in England since 1957. It is the product of a decision of the English Court of Appeal: Sugden v Sugden [1957] P 120.

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Charles Russell Speechlys

Transfer Of Property In A Divorce Settlement In Hong Kong

According to the Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department , in 2019, 35% of marriages in Hong Kong were remarriages. The pandemic also brought a spike in divorce rates as couples' marriage soured.

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Withers LLP

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

The Mainland Judgements in Matrimonial and Family Cases (Reciprocal Recognition and Enforcement) Ordinance (Cap 639) and corresponding Rules (Cap 639A) were enacted and came into operation...

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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?

Hong Kong Family

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Charles Russell Speechlys

Christmas Engagement? How To Talk Prenups

It might not be something to put under the Christmas tree, but have you thought about whether a prenuptial agreement might be for you?

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

In The Best Interests Of The Animal: Have You Considered A 'Pet-Nup'?

Around one in four divorces now involve a dispute over an animal and things can get messy, as the high-profile wrangle between Jennifer Aniston and her former husband Justin Theroux over their four dogs has shown.

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Withers LLP

Advice! In The Best Interests Of The Animal: Have You Considered A 'Pet-Nup'?

Around one in four divorces now involve a dispute over an animal and things can get messy, as the high-profile wrangle between Jennifer Aniston and her former husband Justin Theroux over their four

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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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Understanding Financial Disclosure In A Divorce (Video)

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Enforcement And Recognition Of Orders Between Hong Kong And The Mainland

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Withers LLP

Understanding Divorce (Video)

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

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5 Questions To Ask When Engaging A Family Lawyer

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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

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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