Family and divorce lawyers in Hong Kong

Family Law and Divorce Lawyers in Hong Kong

Our family and divorce lawyers are specialists in financial and children matters relating to relationship breakdown. Although we are experienced family law litigators, we also actively promote alternative dispute resolution options such as mediation and collaborative law.

The firm combines specialist knowledge in family and divorce law with first class client care and pragmatic solutions. Our family and divorce lawyers offer each client a tailor-made approach to their particular circumstances and we deal with every matter sensitively and constructively.

Guzman El Bueno Lawyers family and divorce lawyers are specialists in the following areas:

  • Divorce Law
  • Financial consequences of divorce
  • Judicial separation
  • Separation agreements
  • Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
  • Jurisdiction disputes
  • Children/ parenting disputes
  • Child abduction
  • International relocation of children
  • Unmarried co-habitants and parents
  • Enforcement and/or variation of court orders

Frequently asked questions

Under Hong Kong law, you can file for a divorce once you have been married for at least 1 year, unless otherwise allowed by the Court. Ending a marriage can be painful and challenging. You may find yourself fighting more with your spouse about property, money and family, than ever before. Our professional family and divorce lawyers will help you get through these difficult times whilst safeguarding your legal rights.

Yes, you must be able to prove to the Court that your marriage has broken down irretrievably to divorce in Hong Kong. Your divorce will be based on one of the following grounds:

  1. Your spouse behaved in such a way that you cannot be reasonably expected to live with him/her
  2. You and your spouse have lived apart for a continuous period of at least 1 year before filing the divorce petition and he/she agrees to a divorce
  3. You and your spouse have lived apart for a continuous period of at least 2 years before filing the divorce petition (your spouse’s consent is not required)
  4. Your spouse deserted you for a continuous period of at least 1 year before filing the divorce petition
  5. Your spouse committed adultery and you find it intolerable to live with him/her
  6. In the case of a joint application, you and your spouse must prove to the Court one of the following:
    • you and your spouse have lived apart from each other for a continuous period of at least 1 year before making the joint application; or
    • you and your spouse have filed at Court a notice (Form 2E) signed by both parties not less than 1 year prior to the making of the joint application and the said notice was not subsequently withdrawn.

Our expert family and divorce lawyers will explain the grounds for divorce and help determine the best course of action to ease the divorce process.

According to our family and divorce lawyers, the duration of divorce proceedings varies and depends on the circumstances of each case. For parties that have reached an overall agreement prior to filing for divorce, our family and divorce lawyers report that the process should take approximately 6 months.

Find a family and divorce lawyer who specialises in Family Law – who is experienced and trained to tackle relevant issues – to represent you. Lawyers have different styles in handling their cases. Feel free to meet a few lawyers for initial consultations before choosing the one you’re most comfortable with.

Your family and divorce lawyer will provide you with practical solutions for issues arising from your case and will be about to help you navigate through the entire divorce process. Look for someone you feel totally comfortable with, who you can trust, who has relevant skills and experience, a strong track record and who communicates clearly.

Despite being married in Hong Kong, you may not be able to apply for a divorce here. To be able to get divorced in Hong Kong, either you or your spouse must be:

  1. Domiciled in Hong Kong at the date of the divorce petition or application;
  2. Habitually resident in Hong Kong throughout the period of three years immediately preceding the date of the divorce petition or application; or
  3. Have a substantial connection with Hong Kong at the date of the divorce petition or application.

Consult our expert family and divorce lawyers so they can help you navigate through the divorce process and provide practical solutions for issues arising from your case.