Family and Matrimonial

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...

We examine three Qld court decisions handed down in 2025 to offer a revealing window into how courts approach these disputes today.

For nearly a century, Section 213 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 ("Succession Act") mandated that no right under a will could be legally established unless a probate or letters of administration was obtained, i.e., courts served as gatekeepers to validate the authenticity of a will before beneficiaries could claim rights.

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...

Guide that covers everything you need to know about mediation costs, including hidden fees to watch for & practical tips to keep costs down.

In civil disputes, a decree is the formal adjudication by courts which conclusively determines the rights of parties pertaining to the issues involved in the suit.

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.