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Family Law and Practice in Hong Kong, 4th Edition (Hardcopy + e-Book)

Family Law and Practice in Hong Kong, 4th Edition (Hardcopy + e-Book)

Author: Philippa Hewitt
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell Hong Kong
ISBN: 9789888591060

Previous Edition ISBN: 9789626619841
Ebook ISBN: 9789888591107
Published In: July 2025
Format: Hardback + eBook , 1107 pages
Jurisdiction: Hong Kong ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Family Law and Practice in Hong Kong, 4th Edition, is an all-in-one resource on family law in Hong Kong. It has been extensively updated to reflect the latest changes since the previous edition, and is edited by Philippa Hewitt of Withers and a team of distinguished expert contributors. This title is the definitive text for practitioners and is written in clear, concise, and comprehensive language.

What's new in the fourth edition include:

The enactment of the Family Procedure Ordinance in 2023, which has fundamentally changed daily court procedure, along with discussion on the upcoming Family Procedure Rules;
The law relating to same-sex relationships has been updated, including the development of rights for same-sex couples, and the book includes a preamble on this topic, highlighting the need for a framework to provide appropriate rights for same-sex couples, as directed by the Court of Final Appeal in 2023.
The book includes a new chapter on the reciprocal arrangement between Hong Kong and the PRC, which came into force in 2022.
The law relating to children has seen significant developments, including the Proposed Children's Proceedings (Parental Responsibility) Bill, which despite not being enacted, has been referenced by the judiciary and practitioners.
New chapters on asset division, consent summonses, and prenuptial agreements, highlighting the growing importance of these topics in Hong Kong family law.

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