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LW4671 - Family Law in a Comparative Perspective

Offering Academic Unit
School of Law
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
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Not offering in current academic year

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

This course aims to

  • Introduce students to key aspects of substantive and procedural family law in Hong Kong includin
  • - Marriage
    - Nullity of marriage
    - domestic violence
    - legal separation
    - applications for divorce
    - children and custody issues
    - other applications relating to children (relocation applications, wardship applications, and applications under the Child Abduction and Custody Ordinance)
    - financial applications and ancillary relief
    - prenuptial agreements
    - enforcement of matrimonial orders
  • Introduce students to key aspects of family law in other jurisdictions, specifically the United States, United Kingdom, and, to a lesser extent, the PRC
  • Introduce students to principles underlying family law and possible reforms and changes to family law in Hong Kong by comparing with the above-mentioned jurisdictions.
  • Introduce students to mediation and collaborative practice law in the family law context in both Hong Kong and the United States (origin of collaborative practice law)

Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)
Continuous Assessment: 50%
Examination: 50%
Examination Duration: 3 hours
Note: Continuous assessment includes Written Assignment (30%) and Tutorial Assignments and Participation (20%)
 
Detailed Course Information
LW4671.pdf

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