Child Custody, Care and Control
Experienced child custody lawyers in Hong Kong. Robert Lee Law advises on custody, care and control, access, relocation, and parenting arrangements.
Our Child Custody, Care and Control Services
Sole and Joint Custody
- Advising on the merits and implications of sole custody versus joint custody arrangements
- Presenting applications for custody orders before the Hong Kong Family Court
- Addressing parental responsibility and decision-making authority in joint custody arrangements
- Responding to contested custody claims and cross-applications
Care and Control
- Securing care and control orders that provide stability and continuity for children
- Advising on the factors the court considers when determining care and control
- Presenting evidence of parenting capacity, home environment, and the child's established routine
- Addressing cases involving shared care and control arrangements
Access Arrangements
- Negotiating comprehensive access schedules covering weekdays, weekends, and holidays
- Advising on supervised access where there are concerns about a child's safety or wellbeing
- Addressing disputes over access, including denial of access and breaches of existing orders
- Structuring overseas access and international travel arrangements with appropriate safeguards
Relocation Applications
- Advising parents seeking to relocate with their children, whether within Hong Kong or internationally
- Opposing relocation applications where a move would not serve the child's best interests
- Preparing detailed relocation proposals that address the impact on the child and the non-relocating parent
- Addressing the legal tests and practical considerations that the court applies in relocation cases
Parenting Plans
- Drafting detailed parenting plans that set out the day-to-day arrangements for children
- Addressing schooling, extracurricular activities, healthcare, and religious upbringing
- Including communication protocols for co-parenting and dispute resolution mechanisms
- Reviewing and updating parenting plans as children's needs evolve over time
Children's Views and Welfare Reports
- Advising on the role of the child's views in custody proceedings and how these are ascertained
- Working with Social Welfare Officers who prepare welfare reports for the court
- Instructing Guardians ad Litem to represent the independent interests of the child
- Engaging child psychologists and other experts to provide evidence on the child's needs
Our Approach
Welfare-First Philosophy
Sensitive and Supportive Guidance
Evidence-Based Advocacy
International Custody Expertise
