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Hong Kong's Advance Decision on Life-sustaining Treatment Ordinance has officially commenced, establishing a statutory framework for advance medical directives and do-not-attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation orders. This comprehensive guide examines the implementation details, practical storage arrangements through the eHealth system, and critical requirements for both patients and healthcare providers navigating this new legal landscape.

Charmaine Leung, who trained at Haldanes, has recently returned to the firm’s Matrimonial & Family Law team as Partner, effective from late May 2026.

As affluent families in Asia navigate 'The Great Wealth Transfer' between generations, a critical question emerges: how can parents protect family wealth from being divided in their children's potential divorces? This article examines the legal vulnerabilities of gifts, inheritances, and ongoing financial support in Hong Kong divorce proceedings, exploring whether traditional generosity might inadvertently benefit future ex-spouses outside the family.

In England and Wales, registration is usually evidence of legal parentage but, that is not always the end of the story. Where there is dispute between would-be parents...

As an international city, Hong Kong has more than its fair share of child removal applications through the Family Courts. Many of its citizens originate from overseas, from all over the world...

Whether you are negotiating, litigating, mediating or arbitrating, when it comes to finding a fair resolution of financial claims on divorce - in England and Wales...

In Hong Kong, the intersection of family law and corporate law requires careful consideration of both the legal remedies available and the practical implications for all parties involved.

Many divorce settlements involve one time payments or ongoing financial commitments, such as monthly maintenance, school fees, or staged lump-sum payments. These arrangements often work well at the outset...

The recent case of Leung Kar Hin Ross v Ma Lai Fong ("Leung v Ma") case link has provided important reminders for families dealing with the passing away of loved ones, particularly around who has the legal right to make...

The Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance (Cap. 650) marks a major development in Hong Kong's child‑protection landscape.