Family Law and Practice in Hong Kong

Author: Philippa HEWITT; David Glynn; Winnie Chow
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell Hong Kong
ISBN: 9789626613627
Published In: May 2011
Format: Hardback , 800 pages
Jurisdiction: Hong Kong ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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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.

Foreword by the Honourable Mr Justice Hartmann JA

Preface

About the Authors

Acknowledgements

Table of Cases

Table of Legislation