Being a divorce lawyer in Hong Kong, I often need explain to clients the law on the distribution of matrimonial assets and maintenance on divorce in Hong Kong. Actually, adjustment of matrimonial assets and maintenance are generally two related aspect of one issue, which means the transfer of property from one party of the marriage...Read More
Disclosure of Assets in Hong Kong Matrimonial Litigation: Introduction In Hong Kong matrimonial litigation, assets disclosure operates mainly through filing of assets disclosure form (Form E) into the Court by both parties. Both parties have obligation to honestly and accurately disclose their financial status and documents such as their own property, incomes, assets and liabilities....Read More
In previous articles, I have introduced the law on the division of matrimonial assets and provision of maintenance in matrimonial cause proceedings. In this article, I would discuss Maintenance Pending Suit applications. What is Maintenance Pending Suit (“MPS”) Under Hong Kong’s legal system, divorce litigation which involves children, maintenance and financial disputes usually requires at...Read More
Being a divorce lawyer in Hong Kong, I often need explain to clients the law on the distribution of matrimonial assets and maintenance on divorce in Hong Kong. Actually, adjustment of matrimonial assets and maintenance are generally two related aspect of one issue, which means the transfer of property from one party of the marriage...Read More
Hong Kong Court have Jurisdiciton on Divorce: The Three Senerios According to Section 3 of Cap. 179 Matrimonial Causes Ordinance, the Court shall have jurisdiction in proceedings for divorce under this Ordinance if – either of the parties to the marriage was domiciled in Hong Kong at the date of the petition or application; either...Read More
