Butterworths Hong Kong Family Law Handbook is a detailed work of reference containing up to date materials on the 12 Ordinances governing family law and practice in Hong Kong, including the full text of the Marriage Ordinance (Cap 181), Marriage Reform Ordinance (Cap 178), Married Persons Status (Cap 182), Domestic Violence Ordinance (Cap 189), Separation and Maintenance Orders Ordinance (Cap 16), Matrimonial Causes Ordinance (Cap 179), Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance (Cap 192), Parent and Child
Ordinance (Cap 429), Legitimacy Ordinance (Cap 184), Guardianship of Minors Ordinance (Cap 13), and Adoption Ordinance (Cap 290), and sections of the Law Amendment and Reform (Consolidation) Ordinance (Cap 23).
Each Ordinance is presented with section-by-section annotations. Annotations include references to cases assisting in the interpretation of each section, relevant rules of court, definitions of words and phrases, discussion on practical aspects of application and contentious issues. Hong Kong and UK cases, related legislation and other authoritative materials are identified and discussed in detail. All annotations are fully cross referenced with comprehensive tables of cases and legislation.
This Handbook will be an invaluable source of reference for family law practitioners, mediation co-ordinators, judicial officers, academics and all others who are engaged or interested in the administration of family law in Hong Kong.
