Hong Kong: Family Law

Surely, no-one can dispute that as a matter of fairness, what's mine should be mine and what's ours should be shared. But how does this principle play out in practice?

Over the past decade, Hong Kong has seen a series of significant legal developments in respect of the rights of the LGBTQ community. While same-sex marriage is not legally recognised in Hong Kong...

Nearly 25 years have passed since Hong Kong launched the Mandatory Provident Fund ("MPF") in December 2000. As of February 2025, total assets under the MPF system in Hong Kong reached approximately HK$1.352 trillion, marking a record high since its inception and also a significant growth from the HK$1.18 trillion reported at the end of March 2024

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...

The Court of Final Appeal (CFA) decision in Sham Tsz Kit v. Secretary for Justice is not just another victory for same sex-couples in Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal ruled this week that the government was in breach of fundamental rights under the Hong Kong Bill of Rights by failing to provide a framework...

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.

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.

On 11th January, the Hong Kong Government announced that Hong Kong children from as young as 5 years old can be given the Sinovac vaccine produced in China, and children from the age of 12 years old...