Family Law Jurisdictional and Financial

Implications in International Cases

Date

Thursday, 8 October 2015

Time

3 CPD points

Points

HK$990

Fee

Level

Intermediate level, for delegates who

have prior knowledge of the subject
area

2:30 pm 5:45 pm

Language :

English

Venue

Joint Professional Centre

Unit 1, G/F.,
The Center, 99 Queens Road
Central, Hong Kong

About the course:

The jurisdictional and financial implications in an international divorce are becoming increasingly
complex. Which country will yield the best outcome for a client depends on each jurisdictions own
filing rules and divorce laws. The favourability of a Court towards sole breadwinners or dependent
spouses and the valuation of assets are vital factors in determining where to initiate a petition for
divorce. Further considerations include issues relating to access, discovery, tax benefits or
penalties. This class will focus on jurisdictional and financial implications between Hong Kong and
both the community property and equitable jurisdictions in the USA.
Course objective:
The course will examine the basic steps which are required to initiate an international divorce. The
topic of jurisdiction will explore habitual residence, domicile and citizenship. Also, service out of the
jurisdiction, the Hague Service Convention 1965 and rogatory letters will be reviewed. The pros and
cons of different jurisdictions, whether they are practical and or favorable, alongside comity and
interrelated financial issues of separate property, tax, maintenance and child support will be
discussed. Asset valuation will also be looked at. After reviewing the main issues, a fact pattern will
be given to the class to work through and discuss.
About the presenter:
Caroline Langley, Barrister-at-law
Caroline Langley is in practice as a Barrister-at-law in Hong Kong and an Attorney in the USA where
she founded Family Law International (http://family-law-international.com/). Recently she appeared
on CNN in a divorce case involving global legal issues. She embraces the challenge of complex
finance matrices and the workings of international treaties. She has lectured at The University of
Hong Kong, HKU SPACE, and City University of Hong Kong. She is a mediator; a NITA (National
Institute for Trial Advocacy) certified advocacy trainer and a Fellow of the International Academy of
Matrimonial Lawyers.

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Family Law Jurisdictional and Financial Implications in International Cases,

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