When it comes to romance killers, prenuptial agreements usually top the list—but not necessarily for everyone. Jocelyn Tsao, for instance, feels that being able to openly talk about finances and the future can bring couples closer. Happily married herself, she advises on all aspects of matrimonial law as managing director and head of the family law practice at Withersworldwide Hong Kong.
“When I first started practising family law in 2009, I did not have any prenuptial enquiries at all,” she says. However, she’s seen a steady increase in enquiries over the past decade. “Some people want to have more control and certainty over what is otherwise unpredictable, especially after experiencing the pandemic. They realise the need to plan for contingencies such as a divorce, and see that succession planning is…
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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, December 2023