SW Private Client Law Updates

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12 Nov 2020

Hong Kong Classic Family Law Case – How to obtain litigation funds from family trust?

We acted for the Petitioner (“the Wife”) in the Hong Kong High Court case KCMA v ABC and others [2020] HKCFI 848. The Wife obtained litigation funds of HK$1,500,000 from the Family Trust.

Posted by Editor

12 Sep 2020

Hong Kong Classic Family Law Case – Maintenance Pending Suit Order

In most Hong Kong divorce proceedings, an application for maintenance pending suit (“MPS”) is one of the crucial matters for consideration.

Posted by Editor

10 Aug 2020

Does the Hong Kong Court always have jurisdiction in respect of cross-border divorce? The crux lies in substantial connection

The Hong Kong Court dismissed the Petitioner Wife’s Petition in a divorce case for want of jurisdiction, ruling that the Petitioner Wife had lacked substantial connection with Hong Kong.

Posted by Editor

4 Jun 2018