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Hong Kong Leading Case cfa jurisprudence

SPH v SA

(2014) 17 HKCFAR 364
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of Final Appeal
Year2014
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Pre-nuptial agreements are a relevant but not conclusive factor in ancillary relief proceedings, given weight where freely entered with full knowledge and advice.

Key Principle

The CFA held that pre-nuptial agreements are a relevant factor in ancillary relief proceedings; they should be given weight where they were entered into freely with full knowledge and advice, but are not conclusive.

Area of Law

family

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