Family Law

Authors: Keith Hotten, Mathilda Kwong

Since its original publication in 2010, Family Court Practice has become required reading for lawyers and judges engaged in family practice at all levels in Hong Kong (Family Court, High Court and Court of Final Appeal). 

Being a comprehensive, practical and critical account of the law drafted from the viewpoint of experienced practitioners, this book contains the only one-stop comprehensive collection of primary sources (Practice Directions, Ordinances, subsidiary legislation and international law), and practice and procedure checklists. It also includes precedents, ancillary relief tables, lists of leading cases and useful websites arranged by subject.

Authors: Elliot Fung, P.Y. Lo

Butterworths Hong Kong Family Law Handbook (Fifth Edition) is an extensive work of reference containing the latest commentary of thirteen key ordinances, including the Guardianship of Minors Ordinance (Cap 13), Separation and Maintenance Order Ordinance (Cap 16), Law Amendment and Reform (Consolidation) Ordinance (Cap 23), Marriage Reform Ordinance (Cap 178), Matrimonial Causes Ordinances (Cap 179), Marriage Ordinance (Cap 181), Married Persons Status (Cap 182), Legitimacy Ordinance (Cap 184), Domestic Violence Ordinance (Cap 189), Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance (Cap 192), Adoption Ordinance (Cap 290), Parent and Child Ordinance (Cap 429) and Family Procedure Ordinance (Cap 646).

All the essential materials you need to practice in the Family Court.

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Author: His Honour Michael Yelton

This book provides an accessible guide to the law and procedure which will apply following implementation of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020.

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Author: David Hodson OBE

This major practitioner reference work provides comprehensive coverage of the international elements of English law and includes all relevant source material.

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Authors: Simon Johnson, Joanne Porter

Child Protection Proceedings: Care and Adoption Orders provides a comprehensive account of the law and practice governing public law child protection proceedings.

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A comprehensive collection of judgments covering the full spectrum of family law.

Authors: James Cook, Helen Wood, Ashley Murray, David Salter

Cohabitation: Law, Practice and Precedents is the only work on the subject to provide commentary, checklists, procedural guides and precedents in a single volume making it an invaluable aid to all practitioners advising unmarried couples.

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Author: Lisa Parkinson

Contributors: Neil Robinson, Philippa Johnson

In explaining non-court dispute resolution processes and in managing the mediation process carefully, mediators need awareness, empathy and a high level of knowledge and skills.

Authors: Clive R Newton, Deepak Nagpal

Jackson's Matrimonial Finance is an authoritative specialist text covering all aspects of financial problems arising from the breakdown of a marriage.

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