Hong Kong Ordinances

MATRIMONIAL CAUSES ORDINANCE - SECT 4

Jurisdiction in nullity

The court shall have jurisdiction in proceedings for nullity under this
Ordinance if-

   (a)  either of the parties to the marriage was domiciled in or had a
        substantial connection with Hong Kong at the date of the petition;
        (Amended 68 of 1970 s. 26)

   (b)  either of the parties to the marriage was habitually resident in Hong
        Kong throughout the period of 3 years immediately preceding the date
        of the petition; (Replaced 29 of 1995 s. 4)

   (c)  both parties to the marriage were resident in Hong Kong at the date of
        the petition;

   (d)  the respondent in the proceedings was resident in Hong Kong at the
        date of the petition; or

   (e)  the marriage was celebrated in Hong Kong.