Posted by
markbrewer
15 yrs ago
i believe that the law in HK does not recognize common law marriages and palimony. Is this correct.
I have three children and am separating from my partner of some years.
Over and above paying for my children which i am of course happy to do what will happen to our jointly owned property and do i have an obligation to pay my ex-partners rent or mortgage and utilities.
Any advice appreciated as the consultations i have had with a lawyer have been inconclusive.
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No common law in Hong Kong but you will need to pay child support and not spouse maintenance.
no, u dont have an obligation to pay your ex-partners rent or mortgage and utilities or anything else unless yo are willing to do so.
If a couple has children, custody and child support arrangements are usually worked out during a common law separation. Most experts who deal with common law divorce and separation agree that this is best done outside of the courtroom, since legal fees are usually quite high
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