Author Archives: tdwcharmaine

How divorce and family stress activates underlying traumas, abuse and grief

Posted on June 1, 2020 by tdwcharmaine

Members and guests attended a talk by Dr. Monica Borschel on Wednesday 10 June 2020 by Zoom. About Dr. Monica Borschel Dr. Monica Borschel is a Clinical Psychologist at the MindNLife Clinic in Central. She helps individuals and families cope … Continue reading →

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Announcement by the Judiciary – Resumption of Court Proceedings Following the General Adjournment Period

Posted on April 27, 2020 by tdwcharmaine

The Judiciary announced today (April 22) that the General Adjourned Period (“GAP”), which started on January 29, will end on May 3. From May 4, all court proceedings will generally resume as safely as circumstances permit. In the same way, … Continue reading →

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Supporting Litigants in Person – the English experience

Posted on January 7, 2020 by tdwcharmaine

Members and guests attended a talk by Professor Peter Crisp on Thursday 16 January 2020 at Withers’ office. Professor Crisp presented his talk Supporting Litigants in Person – The English Experience through the lens of his work with Support Through … Continue reading →

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HKFLA Christmas Quiz 2019

Posted on November 26, 2019 by tdwcharmaine

Members and guests attended the HKFLA Christmas Quiz on Wednesday 4 December 2019. We were honoured to have the Honourable Mr Justice Coleman to be our Court of Appeal. This event is one of the most popular in the Family … Continue reading →

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Chairman's Report for the Hong Kong Family Law Association 33rd AGM Monday 4th November 2019

Posted on November 4, 2019 by tdwcharmaine

Please view the Chairman’s Report here.

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AGM and Talk on 4 November 2019

Posted on October 30, 2019 by tdwcharmaine

Dear Members Our AGM was held on 4 November 2019. The meeting was followed with a talk by Mr. Grenville Cross on “Children and Protection from the Criminal Justice System”. Mr Cross is the Patron of Against Child Abuse and … Continue reading →

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Foothills of Alienation

Posted on October 3, 2019 by tdwcharmaine

All members and guests were enthusiastically invited to a talk by Ms. Maureen Mueller on Tuesday 15 October 2019. The talk was held at the Hong Kong Club from 6:30pm.Members and guests of the HKFLA attended a talk on Tuesday … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong Family Law Cross-Border Delegation

Posted on September 27, 2019 by tdwcharmaine

Cross-border family law issues were constructively addressed at a meeting between Hong Kong and Mainland family law practitioners, which took place in Guangzhou on 14 August 2019.  Members of the Hong Kong delegation found the meeting very productive and useful. … Continue reading →

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Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples

Posted on September 4, 2019 by tdwcharmaine

The HKFLA were delighted to receive a talk on Wednesday 4th September 2019 delivered by Ms Thelma Kwan, a barrister specializing in trust, probate and family law in Hong Kong and Alfred Ip an experienced solicitor specialising in dispute resolution. … Continue reading →

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International enforcement of matrimonial judgments against trust and corporate structures: the world after Akhmedova v Akhmedov

Posted on June 12, 2019 by tdwcharmaine

Members and guests attended a talk by Mr. Dakis Hagen QC on Wednesday 12 June 2019 at the Hong Kong Club. About Mr. Dakis Hagen QC Since being instructed as specialist Chancery counsel in Charman v Charman, Dakis Hagen QC (of … Continue reading →

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