Parental Alienation in Divorce Proceedings
Divorce is rarely a straightforward process, and when children are involved, the emotional stakes are even higher. Among the most distressing issues that can emerge is parental alienation, a phenomenon where one parent — whether consciously or unconsciously — undermines the child’s relationship with the other parent. Over time, this can lead to the child rejecting a …
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Missing Beneficiary: the Courts and Benjamin Orders
Estate administration can be a complex and time-consuming process, particularly when a beneficiary is missing. Executors, Administrators, and trustees have a legal duty to distribute an Estate according to the deceased’s Will or intestacy laws, but when an heir cannot be found, the process may be stalled indefinitely.
Predatory Marriages and the Lui Ming Lok Decision
A case currently on my desk crystallises the legal challenges highlighted by the recent Court of Final Appeal decision in Lui Ming Lok v Ng Im Fong Loretta (FACV 1/2024).
Artificial Intelligence in Family Law
Family law is a very complex area of law and we are dealing with highly sensitive issues concerning family relationships. If one traditionally looks at the skills required to be a good family lawyer they would probably include (1) excellent communication skills, (2) good EQ and interpersonal skills, (3) empathy and (4) conflict resolution and …
Family Offices in Hong Kong: what lies ahead in 2025?
A year on from our previous article, “What Does the Future Hold for Family Offices in Hong Kong?”, our fourth instalment in our series in exploring the development and opportunities of family offices in Hong Kong in 2025.
A Same-Sex Married Couple’s Adoption Journey
The aim of the Social Welfare Department’s Adoption Service is to “find a suitable and permanent home for illegitimate children or children whose parents are deceased,