This highly-regarded book has been extensively updated to reflect the latest changes since the previous edition. It has been edited by Philippa Hewitt of Withers and a team of distinguished expert contributors.

The definitive text for practitioners, this title is written in clear, concise, and comprehensive language.

What's new in the fourth edition:

• The enactment of the Family Procedure Ordinance in 2023, which has fundamentally changed daily court procedure, along with discussion on the upcoming Family Procedure Rules;
• The law relating to same-sex relationships has been updated, including the development of rights for same-sex couples, and the book includes a preamble on this topic, highlighting the need for a framework to provide appropriate rights for same-sex couples, as directed by the Court of Final Appeal in 2023.
• The book includes a new chapter on the reciprocal arrangement between Hong Kong and the PRC, which came into force in 2022.
• The law relating to children has seen significant developments, including the Proposed Children's Proceedings (Parental Responsibility) Bill, which despite not being enacted, has been referenced by the judiciary and practitioners.
• New chapters on asset division, consent summonses, and prenuptial agreements, highlighting the growing importance of these topics in Hong Kong family law.

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