Family Law and Practice in Hong Kong

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Family Law and Practice in Hong Kong

Edited by Philippa HEWITT · David Glynn · Winnie Chow
Sweet & Maxwell Hong Kong May 2011

Specifications

ISBN-13
9789626613627
Publisher
Sweet & Maxwell Hong Kong
Publication
May 2011
Format
Hardback , 800 pages
Jurisdiction
Hong Kong ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

The definitive text for family law practitioners in Hong Kong covering both legal principles and practice, written specifically for the needs of local practitioners.
 
Family law is a delicate subject simply by virtue of the fact that it is about the breakup of the family. The tone of the book encourages doing what’s in the best interests of children at all times. Many precedents are attached to the main text which aim to help new practitioners in this area.
 
Covers recent, dramatic changes in the law
  • Replaces the “reasonableness: needs” approach with a fairer 50/50 rights based approach
  • Covers Legal Aid changes to the Ordinary Scheme and Supplementary Scheme
  • Incorporates the 2011 amendments to the English Family Proceedings Rules
 
Content reviewed by all District Court Judges
  • Reviewed by District Family Court Judges: HHJ Bruno Chan, HHJ CK Chan, and HHJ Sharon Melloy.
 
Clear, concise, comprehensive and practical
  • Detailed Precedents provided in the Appendix for new/ first time family law practitioners
  • International Jurisdiction chapter written by practitioners of those jurisdictions
  • Provides practitioners with all the necessary tools to work within the realm of Family Law
 

Remarks: This book is special that “Student Edition” is NOT available for sale in our shop. Students please check with your school or teacher for details.

Table of Contents

Foreword by the Honourable Mr Justice Hartmann JA
Preface
About the Authors
Acknowledgements
Table of Cases
Table of Legislation 
  1. Jurisdiction of the Family Court – Divorce and Dissolution
  2. Practice and Procedure of the Divorce Suit
  3. Jurisdiction and Forum
  4. Ancillary Relief:  The Law
  5. Ancillary Relief:  Orders That Can Be Made
  6. Variation and Maintenance Pending Suit Applications
  7. Ancillary Relief:  Practice and Procedure
  8. Nuptial Agreements
  9. Trusts and Divorce
  10. The Law in Relation to Children
  11. Practice and Procedure in relation to Children
  12. Other Applications Relating to Children
  13. Hong Kong Law Reform Commission Report on Child Custody Access
  14. Domestic Violence in Hong Kong
  15. Injunctive Relief on Financial Matters
  16. Enforcement of Judgments
  17. Costs
  18. Legal Aid
  19. Family Mediation
  20. International Overview of Matrimonial Finance in Other Jurisdictions
 
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