中港離婚 Divorce of Hong Kong-Mainland Marriages

 中港離婚

隨著中港婚姻愈來愈多，不少家庭於兩地均有居所及資產。當事人選擇離婚時可因應對呈請人可能得到較有利的經濟濟助或撫養權而考慮在香港或內地離婚。

根據第179章《婚姻訴訟條例》第3條，香港法院在屬下列情況才具有司法管轄權:

i. 在呈請或申請提出當日，婚姻的任何一方以香港為居籍﹔

ii.在緊接呈請或申請提出當日之前的整段三年期間內，婚姻的任何一方慣常居於香港﹔或

iii.在呈請或申請提出當日，婚姻的任何一方與香港有密切聯繫。

根據 ZC v CN，當事人是否與香港有密切關係是指呈請人視乎呈請人在香港的逗留時間和目的、婚姻居所和工作的地方。

如果當事人選擇在內地辦理離婚手續，香港法院可根據《婚姻訴訟條例》第61條承認內地的離婚判決，執行包括內地就經濟濟助的判決，該判決有違公共政策除外。

當司法管轄權有爭議時，當事人也可以向法院申請禁制令終止海外的離婚申請或要求香港法院終止離婚審訊。

如有需要查詢中港離婚或婚前婚後協議，歡迎Whatsapp 6977 6708 （林先生）查詢及報價以及早作最適的安排。

Divorce of Hong Kong-Mainland Marriages

There is a rising number of Hong Kong and mainland families who have homes or businesses both here and on the mainland, thus, divorce across the jurisdiction has also increased. The parties may choose Hong Kong or mainland China as the forum. They may prefer Hong Kong as a forum if they may obtain a better financial relief or custodial right here.

According to s.3 of the Matrimonial Causes Ordinance (MCO) (Cap.179), a petitioner may apply a divorce in Hong Kong if:
(a) either party domiciled in HK at time of petition
(b) either party was habitually resident in HK for 3 years immediately preceding the date of petition
(c) either party had a substantial connection with HK at date of petition.

According to ZC v CN, the connection with Hong Kong of the petitioner must be “substantial”, which depends on the physical presence in Hong Kong and the length and purpose of stay.

If the parties decide to divorce in the mainland, they can still seek to recognize the mainland judgment, including financial reliefs, in Hong Kong courts unless it is contrary to public policy under s.61 of the MCO.

If you require consultation regarding Hong Kong-Mainland divorce or pre/post-nuptial agreement, please feel free to contact Mr Lam through Whatsapp 6977 6708 for further details and arrangements as soon as possible.