
Family Law
At HBS LAW, our dedicated Family Law Team understands that family matters are deeply personal and often emotionally challenging. We provide compassionate and effective legal guidance to navigate the complexities of Cambodian family law and succession, ensuring client’s rights and interests are protected.
Our team possesses extensive experience and practical skills in a wide range of family law matters and succession, including:
- Divorce and Separation: We handle all aspects of divorce proceedings, including property division, child custody, and spousal support, striving for fair and equitable resolutions.
- Child Custody and Guardianship: We prioritize the best interests of children, advocating for custody arrangements that promote their well-being and stability.
- Child Support and Maintenance: We assist in establishing, modifying, and enforcing child support rulings or orders, ensuring children receive the parental support they deserve.
- Adoption: We guide families through the adoption process including full adoption and simple adoption, providing legal expertise and support throughout this life-changing journey.
- Marriage and Pre-Nuptial Agreements: We offer legal advice on marriage registration and draft pre-nuptial agreements to register your common properties to protect your common assets.
- Domestic Violence and Protection Orders: We provide urgent legal assistance to victims of domestic violence, securing protection orders and ensuring their safety.
- Property Division: We expertly handle the division of marital assets, ensuring a fair and equitable distribution according to Cambodian law through negotiation between the parties.
- Inheritance and Family related property disputes: We can assist in the navigation of complex inheritance laws, and disputes arising from family property.
- Civil Registration and Immigration Services: We provide legal services for any kind of civil registration, identification, and immigration.
We are committed to providing:
- Confidential and Sensitive Representation: We understand the delicate nature of family law matters and handle each case with discretion and empathy. All cases are kept at high confidentiality to protect the privacy of our clients.
- Clear and Practical Legal Advice: We explain complex legal concepts clearly and understandably, empowering you to make informed decisions.
- Skilled Negotiation and Litigation: We strive to resolve disputes amicably through negotiation and mediation, but we are also prepared to vigorously represent your interests in court when it’s deemed necessary.
- Culturally Sensitive Service: We understand the nuances of Cambodian culture and family dynamics, providing culturally appropriate legal representation.

Muoykheng Nenh
Attorney-at-Law
Ms. NENH has joined HBS LAW since 2008, and she has been practicing in Company Secretary, Administrator, Litigation, Taxation and Practice Groups.

Sotheara Yoeurng
Attorney-at-Law
Sotheara is a member of the Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree of Law (LL. B) from University of Cambodia (UC) in 2011 and a Master Degree of Comparative Laws (M.C.L/LL.M.) from the Faculty of Law, University Delhi (DU), Republic of India.

Peakdey Hieng
Attorney-at-Law
Ms. Hieng started her employment at HBS LAW in 2015, supporting the firm with regards to an extensive range of matters. She is a member of the General Corporate and Investment, Banking and Finance, and Dispute Resolution and Litigation Practice Groups.

Sovansreyleak Sang
Attorney-at-Law
Ms. SANG is a lawyer member of the Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Ms. SANG graduated Bachelor’s Degree from Build Bright University since 2017, majoring in Law.
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