| (Live Lecture & Webinar) Handling Cross-border Divorce |
| Date: |
25 April 2025 (Friday) |
| Time: |
2:30pm - 5:45pm |
| Level: |
I (Intermediate)
For delegates who have prior knowledge of the subject area |
| Language: |
English |
| Fee: |
HK$ 1,850 |
| Accreditation: |
(3 CPD Points will be applied for) |
| Ref: |
L25FL02 |
| Venue: |
Live Lecture or Zoom Webinar
- Rm 2102, 21/F, Beautiful Group Tower,
77 Connaught Road Central, HK
- Online Webinar via Zoom
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Presenter's Biography:
Kay graduated from City University of Hong Kong School of Law and was on the Dean's List. In 2018, Kay was shortlisted as a one of the finalists for the IBA Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year Award for his work in Collaborative Law and anti human trafficking. In recognition of his family law practice, Kay was elected a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers in 2020.
A significant part of Kay's practice is in criminal law and public law. He has handled trials and proceedings involving complex allegations of fraud, the 2019 social events, human trafficking, labour and children's rights as well as national security.
On the civil law side, Kay specialises in handling complex multidisciplinary matters which often involve cross-border commercial, corporate and family relationships.
Having received extensive training in different ADR methods, Kay is a Collaborative Professional and is experienced in conducting mediations. Kay believes there is always a way to settle disputes if the parties can communicate with each other in good faith and the role of the mediator is to facilitate that communication process.
He also accepts instructions to conduct private financial adjudications for ancillary relief cases.
Kay has extensive experience in teaching law and procedure courses as well as designing legal skills training and CPD talks and workshops.
Kay is a contributor for Hong Kong Personal Injury Service, LexisNexis Butterworths.
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Objective:
To provide an overview of the issues legal professionals may encounter in handling Cross-Boarder Divorces. There will also be discussions on topics of interests including litigation risk minimization and ADR process options.
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Outline:
- Defining Cross-Boarder Divorce
- Pre-engagement Considerations
- Hong Kong Family Court's Jurisdiction
- Risks Identification and Minimization
- Different Modes of Engagement
- Practical Consideration in Client Handling
- Children Related Issues
- Finance Related Issues
- ADR Process Options
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| Category: |
Family Law |
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Bookings & Payments
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Cancellation
In case of cancellation of a booking, you must inform us in writing at least seven (7) days before the date of the course, and a full refund will be issued (less of HK$300 administration fee). Cancellation of unpaid bookings will incur a HK$300 administration fee and the cancellation will not be deemed effective until payment of such fee is received. No refunds will be given and any outstanding amounts remain payable in full if the written notice of cancellation is made less than (7) days before the date of the course.
Transfer
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- Transfer the booking to a replacement delegate;( Not available for Individual Discount Packages)
- Transfer your booking to another course, to be held before 31 October 2025; or
- Request a credit voucher, to be used on another LexOmnibus CPD course to be held before 31 October 2025.
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In the event that the No.8 typhoon signal is hoisted or the Black Rain Storm warning is raised within 2.5 hours of the course or is due to be raised during the course, the course will be cancelled. In the event of cancellation due to bad weather, the course will be rescheduled or a credit note issued. No refunds will be given.
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