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Divorce and Family
Family law issues for foreign nationals and cross-border couples in China—divorce procedures, children, property, and protection orders. Sensitive matters; instruct local counsel for personal advice.
44 articles · Latest update 05 Aug 2026
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05 Aug 2026
Cross-Border Wills and Inheritance: A Practical Checklist for Families with UK Assets
Families who hold assets in both the United Kingdom and China often assume that one simple will is enough. In practice, cross-border estates raise a series of questions that are b…
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05 Aug 2026
Cross-Border Surrogacy and China-Connected Families: Legal Characterisation and Risk
This article explains how Chinese and host-country law characterise surrogacy, parentage, and related documents—and where recognition, registration, and immigration of a child com…
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05 Aug 2026
Underage Overseas Study and Guardianship for China-Connected Families: Legal Risk Guide
Sending a minor to school abroad creates a cluster of legal roles: parental responsibility under Chinese family law, host-country guardianship or caregiver arrangements, school co…
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30 Jul 2026
Beijing Divorce and Family Lawyers & Legal Guide
Looking for divorce and family lawyers in Beijing? This hub explains how divorce and family work plays out in Beijing—China's political and regulatory capital—and connects you to…
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27 Jul 2026
Domestic Violence Protection Orders in China: Legal Options and Evidence Requirements for Foreign Spouses
Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects families across all cultural and national boundaries, and foreign spouses living in China are not immune. The PRC Anti-Domestic V…
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27 Jul 2026
Child Custody Determinations in Chinese Divorce: A Guide for International Parents
For international parents going through a divorce in China, the question of child custody is often the most emotionally charged and legally complex aspect of the proceedings. Chin…
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27 Jul 2026
Divorce Court Proceedings in China: What Foreign Spouses Need to Know About Judge Questioning
For foreign nationals going through a divorce in China, the court process can feel unfamiliar and intimidating. Chinese divorce proceedings differ significantly from Western famil…
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26 Jul 2026
From Defeat to Victory: A Chengdu Litigation Lawyers Guide to Winning Court Strategies
Civil outcomes in China often turn on one hinge issue — damages baseline, fault share, or interim relief — not on who tells the longest story. Here is a readable method for person…
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26 Jul 2026
The Stockholm Syndrome of Marriage: Divorce Law and Domestic Relations in China
Family lawyers in China often meet clients who minimize abuse or delay filing despite clear risk. Safety planning and readable legal steps matter more than long relationship histo…
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26 Jul 2026
Child Custody Laws in China: What International Parents Need to Know
Child custody disputes with a cross-border element are among the hardest family files in China. Courts focus on the child's interests, stability of caregiving, and practical enfor…
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26 Jul 2026
Understanding Divorce Proceedings in China: A Guide for Foreign Nationals
Divorce for foreign nationals in China runs through the Civil Code's marriage and family rules, with mediation heavily encouraged and jurisdiction turning on residence and party c…
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26 Jul 2026
Child Support Obligations in China: Legal Framework and Enforcement
Child support in China is shaped by Civil Code duties and judicial practice on amount, add-ons, and enforcement. Parents — including those paid offshore — need clean evidence more…
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19 Jul 2026
Divorce and Property Division Under Chinese Family Law: Guidance for Foreign Spouses
Divorce and Matrimonial Property Under Chinese Law Foreign nationals married to Chinese citizens or to other foreign nationals residing in China may need to understand Chinese div…
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16 Jul 2026
Domestic Violence Protection Under Chinese Law: Rights, Remedies, and Legal Procedures
Legal Framework for Domestic Violence Protection in China China's Anti-Domestic Violence Law, which took effect on March 1, 2016, established a comprehensive legal framework for p…
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15 Jul 2026
Domestic Violence Protection in China: Legal Remedies and Procedures for Foreign Victims and Binational Families
Domestic violence affects individuals and families across all backgrounds including foreign nationals living in China. Chinese law provides comprehensive protection mechanisms tha…
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