Gilbert Fung

This scheme applies to all children matters commenced in the divorce proceedings, where there is a dispute save for any matters arising out of an adoption. The Objective The underlying objective is to support mothers and fathers, so that they are able to effectively parent their children post separation or divorce. The intention is to ensure that whilst the best interests of children remains the court’s paramount concern, that lasting agreements concerning children are obtained...

Hong Kong Cases In Hong Kong, we recently have two cases concerning the ownership of a flat under the Home Ownership Scheme In November 2012, the Court of Final Appeal ruled that each family member was entitled to ownership in proportion to their mortgage contributions. That means people who contribute to mortgage payments for Home Ownership Scheme flats are entitled to partial ownership, even though they are not named on formal documents. FACV 9,11/2011 refers....

This scheme is to provide alternative resolution for divorce cases with application for ancillary relief. Not Applicable Not applied for Applications for nominal maintenance and cases where the parties have reached agreement on ancillary relief   First Appointment Date Upon the filing of a notice of intention to proceed with an Application for ancillary relief made in the Petition, Answer or in a Joint Application; or a subsequent Application for ancillary relief to court, the...