Family Law and Practice in Hong Kong, 3rd Edition (e-Book)

Name: Family Law and Practice in Hong Kong, 3rd Edition (e-Book)
Brand: Sweet & Maxwell Hong Kong
SKU: 9789626619964
Price: 2483.20 HKD
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Author: Philippa Hewitt
ISBN: 9789626619964

By Philippa Hewitt

Sweet & Maxwell Hong Kong November 2018

Specifications

ISBN-13: 9789626619964
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell Hong Kong
Publication: November 2018
Format: e-Book , 860 pages
Jurisdiction: Hong Kong ? Countri(es) for reference only

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Remarks: PRINT version is also available. Please click here to purchase the PRINT version.

Your all-in-one resource for Family Law

A virtual re-write of the second edition, with extensive changes to each chapter.
Includes a new chapter on Co-habitation.
Wealth of new cases and decisions on all topics.
Discusses the “Arrangement on reciprocal recognition and enforcement of civil judgements in matrimonial and family cases”.
Edited by Ms. Philippa Hewitt, Professional Support Lawyer in divorce and family from Withersworldwide and a team of distinguished contributors.

Updates are provided on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

1. Prenuptial agreements;

2. Trusts and divorce;

3. The effect of corporate structures in assets division;

4. Habitual residence for children;

5. Cross-border issues;

6. Co-habitation and the effect on children of unmarried parents;

7. Co-habitation and marriage rights of same sex partners;

8. ADR-collaborative practice; etc.

The text further offers an analysis of the main ordinances and laws in Hong Kong governing divorce, children’s welfare and financial relief on the breakdown of a marriage.

All legal precedents and cases from the last 4 years are included and updated where necessary.

Important new cases covered in this edition:

1. The same sex cases: QT v Director of Immigration CACV 117/2016 and Leung Chun Kwong v Secretary for the Civil Service HCAL 258/2015 and recent developments in the UK with civil partnership for heterosexual couples.

2. Beneficial ownership cases: LWYA v KYW and LLP (shares in family company: gift or transfer) CACV 151 and 152 of 2013; [2014] HKFLR 567 and addbacks: CFA case of Mimi Kar Kee Wong Hung v Raymond Kin Sang Hung [2015] HKFLR 318.

3. Court of Final Appeal cases: SPH v SA (marital agreements and forum) and Kan Lai Kwan (KLK) v Poon Lok To Otto (PLTO) [2014] (trusts) – judgements were delivered shortly after the 2nd edition was published in 2014.

Chapter 1 Jurisdiction of the Family Court - Divorce and Dissolution
Chapter 2 Practice and Procedure of the Divorce Suit
Chapter 3 Jurisdiction and Forum
Chapter 4 Ancillary Relief : The Law
Chapter 5 Ancillary Relief : Orders that can be made
Chapter 6 Variation and Maintenance Pending Suit Applications
Chapter 7 Ancillary Relief : Practice & Procedure
Chapter 8 Nuptial Agreements
Chapter 9 Trusts and Divorce
Chapter 10 The Law in Relation to Children
Chapter 11 Practice and Procedure In Relation to Children
Chapter 12 Other Applications Relating to Children
Chapter 13 Co-habitation
Chapter 14 Domestic Violence
Chapter 15 Injuctive Relief on Financial Matters
Chapter 16 Enforcement of Judgments
Chapter 17 Costs
Chapter 18 Legal Aid
Chapter 19 Family Mediation
Chapter 20 International Overview of Matrimonial Financ in Other Jurisdictions