1) What can I do if I cannot afford to retain a lawyer to represent me in divorce or matrimonial proceedings?

Application for free or subsidised legal assistance

In seeking legal advice, you may approach the Free Legal Advice Scheme administered by the Duty Lawyer Service.

In seeking legal representation in court, you may try to apply to the Legal Aid Scheme administered by the Legal Aid Department, or to the Bar Free Legal Service Scheme administered by the Hong Kong Bar Association.

Please also note that while the staff of the Family Court Registry will give information relating to divorce procedures, they are not lawyers and they are not permitted to offer legal advice.