FAMILY & DIVORCE LAWYER

Jaerey Velasco

Partner | Family & Divorce Lawyer Hong Kong

Jaerey Velasco

Jaerey is a highly experienced family law practitioner / divorce lawyer in Hong Kong known for her thoughtful, strategic approach to both contentious and non-contentious matters. Her practice frequently involves international elements, and she is trusted by clients to navigate complex cross-border family issues with clarity and care.

She advises and represents clients across the full spectrum of matrimonial and family law, including:

  • Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
  • Divorce and separation proceedings
  • Child custody, care and control, and access arrangements
  • Enforcement and variation of custody and access orders
  • International relocation and temporary removal of children from Hong Kong / Hague Proceedings
  • Wardship Proceedings
  • Ancillary relief applications for interim maintenance, litigation funding, spousal and child maintenance
  • Enforcement and variation of maintenance orders
  • Division of matrimonial assets and financial settlements, including those involving family trusts

Experience

Jaerey also handles probate matters, assisting clients with estate administration, asset distribution, and resolving disputes related to wills and inheritance. Her probate practice complements her family law work, particularly in cases involving family trusts and cross-border estates.

As a qualified collaborative practitioner, Jaerey is deeply committed to helping families resolve disputes constructively. She regularly attends mediation and settlement meetings, guiding clients through sensitive issues such as financial arrangements and parenting plans without the need for trial. Her experience includes resolving cases through Financial Dispute Resolution and Children’s Dispute Resolution hearings in the Family Court. She also supports clients in co-parenting sessions and works closely with parenting coordinators to foster amicable solutions in child-related matters.

Jaerey’s approach is grounded in pragmatism and empathy. She combines a resolute commitment to achieving outcomes that serve her clients’ long-term interests with a calm, sensible demeanor that helps diffuse tension and build consensus.

Beyond family law, Jaerey has substantial experience in commercial and civil litigation. She has represented both corporate and individual clients in the District Court, High Court, and Court of Appeal, and is well-equipped to handle complex and highly contested disputes.

Jaerey holds a Bachelor of Laws with Honours (2010) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (2011) from City University of Hong Kong. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (2005) from De La Salle University. Her professional development includes specialized training in Parenting Coordination (2016), Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice (2018), and Private Financial Adjudicator (2023).

Associations and Memberships

Associations & Memberships

  • Hong Kong Family Law Association
  • Hong Kong Collaborative Practice Group
  • Collaborative Family Practice – Singapore Chapter
  • Philippine Association of Hong Kong
  • De La Salle Alumni Association – One La Salle Hong Kong Chapter
  • Association Internationale des Juenes Avocats (AIJA – International Association of Young Lawyers)
  • International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
  • Institute of Private Family Adjudicators (Hong Kong

Appointed Member Positions

Appointments

  • Member of the Executive Committee of the Hong Kong Family Law Association (2017 – present)
  • Member of the Executive Committee of the Hong Kong Collaborative Practice Group (2019- present)
  • Director – Business Development Committee of the Philippine Association of Hong Kong (2017)
  • President (2017- present); Vice President (2015) of the De La Salle Alumni Association – One La Salle Hong Kong Chapter

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