Divorce FAQ

Under what circumstances can you apply for a divorce? In Hong Kong, the grounds for applying to the Divorce Court for divorce is irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, and the divorce applicant must prove any of the following or...

Is the other party's consent to apply for a divorce? Except for the fact that the two parties have been separated for more than one year as the factual basis/reasons for applying for divorce, the other party's consent is not required. But for the arrangement of child custody and maintenance...

The usual steps in a divorce Divorce must be handled in accordance with the application procedures prescribed by the law, and there are some usual steps. However, if the father and wife have children, both parties must make arrangements for the children and handle them in the divorce proceedings...

How long does it take to apply for a divorce? From application for divorce to judgment of divorce, if both parties agree, it will take about six to nine months from application to judgment of divorce. If the other party (the respondent) cannot be found, another application must be made in the divorce proceedings...

How much is the divorce lawyer's fee? The amount of the divorce lawyer's fee depends on the reason for the divorce application. If the separation exceeds one year and the other party agrees to the divorce as the reason for divorce, the lawyer's fee is the least. If for other reasons, the other party...

How to judge custody, alimony, etc.? The "three rights and interests" in the process of applying for divorce, divorce applicants can apply for the custody of their children, and support for themselves and their children in accordance with the "Marriage Legal Procedures and Property Regulations"

Chinese and Hong Kong spouses apply for divorce? In recent years, people from China and Hong Kong have frequent marriages: Hong Kong husbands and mainland wives, but the two parties often divorce due to the following reasons. Such divorce cases of Chinese and Hong Kong spouses are also in divorce procedures and divorce procedures...

What do the divorce lawyers need to know? To make your divorce application smoothly and quickly processed, you must prepare the information that the divorce lawyer needs to know. To understand your situation clearly, the lawyer will ask you to provide a variety of detailed information and documents...

Can I apply for legal aid services for divorce? Eligibility for application: Whether the case has sufficient legal reasons to file a lawsuit or defense, the applicant's "financial resources" does not exceed 169,700 yuan, the right to apply for a lawyer: divorce can apply for legal aid...

Apply for divorce on the grounds of separation? According to Hong Kong's divorce law, separation is one of the reasons for divorce: Both parties agree to divorce, and it only takes one year to divorce. If the spouse disagrees with the divorce or the disappearance of the spouse (equivalent to separation), the separation will take two years...

Ways to prove separation There are the following methods to prove separation: the divorce claimant's lease, water, electricity, coal and other documents, plus the envelope address proof. Separation certification letter, a lawyer’s letter will be sent to the spouse by the lawyer as soon as possible after the separation of the two...

Why is there a "separation certificate"? Separation emphasizes facts. It is necessary to prove the separation before it can be a ground for divorce. If there is no proof of separation, the spouse can easily take advantage of the danger and deny the fact that the two have separated. Ways to prove separation...