Legal Question in Family Law in Hong Kong

Husband's Right

1. Though wife is not bread earner but if she is also earning does she require to contribute in Household Expenses.

2. If there are conflicts between husband and wife, can a husband remove his wife from home and ask her to arrange for herself.

3. Marraige took place in India, and therafter couple resided in HOng Kong for 2 Years. Due to conflicts husband files petition for divorce and on receipt of it wife moves backs to India, can the case be still continued in Hong Kong. If Yes how will court decide, does the wife need to come back to Hong Kong for attending case.


Asked on 1/25/05, 10:58 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Mohit Suri Mlegal: The International law firm in India

Re: Husband's Right

The husband and wife both have a right on the house and are responsible for running it. Yes the husband can ask her to arrange for herself but she can use this to prove wrong behavior of the husband in court during divorce.

As far a s divorce in Hongkong is concerened she can challenge it later and hold it invalid against you if she is unable to attend.

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Answered on 1/27/05, 5:30 am


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