Adultery proof must be collected in a short period of time.

Adultery is the term used for voluntary sexual relations between an individual who is married and someone who is not the individual’s spouse.

The only ground for divorce in Hong Kong is that “the marriage has broken down irretrievably”. According to section 11 of the Matrimonial Causes Ordinance (MCO), adultery is one of the five “facts” a party can use to prove that the marriage has broken down irretrievably. But if the parties continue to live together for more than six months following the act of adultery, the petitioner will not be able to show that he/she finds it intolerable to live with his/her spouse who has committed adultery. And whole argument collapsed.

Proof

The person who committed adultery with the respondent need not be identified. However, the petitioner must have certain knowledge that adultery has occurred , not only a belief that there has been adultery. The standard of proof is “a preponderance of probability” and there is also a presumption of innocence to overcome. Here, the private investigator should call in to provide you a submit-able evidence to justify your petition. The video captured during the surveillance definitely carries weight.