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Same-sex marriage in Hong Kong is as of yet not possible, thankfully there is progress in recognising same-sex unions and awarding rights

Author: Samantha Bradley , Consultant A New Tax Concession for Hong Kong Single Family Offices The Hong Kong government has set out its ambition to host 200 family offices in Hong Kong by 2025. The government perceives this sector to be of broad benefit to Hong Kong due to the multiplier effect on professional services, capital markets, venture capital and private philanthropy. On 24 March 2023, the government issued a policy statement on the development of family office busi

On 6 April 2022, The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act (2020) (the “Act”) came into force in England and Wales.

Author: Saajandeep Singh , Trainee Solicitor Family law proceedings are a stressful process for the parties involved and often involve matters related to children of the family. In the context of child participation in Family Court Hong Kong, children are technically considered minors. A minor is a person below the age of 18 who does not possess the “capacity” to initiate or participate in civil proceedings. Understanding Child Participation Family Court Hong Kong: Legal Prin

Author: Stefan Schmierer , Managing Partner Understanding Prenuptial Agreements in Hong Kong A prenuptial agreement  is a signed and written contract entered into by parties to a prospective marriage. The agreement sets out how their assets and liabilities  are to be divided if the marriage is later dissolved. The terms in the agreement will usually cover the divisions of capital and earnings . The agreement may also specify the financial and custodial arrangements for childr

1. Custody, Care and Control and Access to Children After Divorce There are few more testing times in a person’s life than the break-up...