International focus: Keeping it in the family

Gall | July/August 2022 #215
Caroline McNally and Chantelle Woo set out grandparents’ rights with respect to children in Hong Kong At present, the law in Hong Kong does not provide for any third party, whether related to the child by blood or otherwise, to make an application to the court to be appointed as a child’s guardian on divorce …

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International focus: A careful balance

Gall | December 2021/January 2022 #209
Kajal Aswani and Chantelle Woo consider the approach of the courts in Hong Kong to applications to relocate with a child, in particular during the Covid-19 pandemic As a result of the recent surge of migration by Hong Kong residents (of British and British National (Overseas) passport holders) to the UK, it is anticipated that …

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In practice: Changing places

Gall | June 2021 #204
Caroline McNally and Chantelle Woo explain the experience of remote hearings in Hong Kong and the alternatives being explored by parties and their lawyers during the Covid-19 pandemic As a result of the greater lead time required for arranging remote hearings (including ensuring suitability of remote locations, the technical compatibility of equipment, pre-testing and arranging …

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