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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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15 Jul 2026
Domestic Violence Protection for Foreign Spouses in Hebei: Personal Safety Orders, Divorce, and Legal Remedies
Foreign nationals married to Chinese citizens who experience domestic violence in Hebei Province have legal protections under China's Anti-Domestic Violence Law. The law establish…
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15 Jul 2026
Domestic Violence and Protection Orders for International Families in China
Domestic violence matters require speed, safety planning, and careful evidence work. International families in China face additional layers: language, immigration status, and fore…
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15 Jul 2026
Cross-Border Divorce and Custody When One Spouse Is in Guizhou
Foreign clients dealing with domestic violence in Bijie, Guizhou, need more than a statute list. They need a sequence: facts, authorities, Chinese operative documents, and deadlin…
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15 Jul 2026
Domestic Violence Protection Orders and Divorce Rights in China: A Complete Guide for Survivors
Domestic violence and family breakdown are among the most painful experiences anyone can face. The Anti-Domestic Violence Law (2016) and Civil Code (2021) provide strong protectio…
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15 Jul 2026
Domestic Violence and Personal Safety Protection Orders Under Chinese Law: What Foreign Residents Must Know
Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects individuals across all nationalities and backgrounds, including foreign nationals residing in China. The People's Republic of Chi…
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15 Jul 2026
Divorce and Domestic Violence in China: Legal Protections for Foreign Spouses in Fujian
Domestic violence in China is a serious legal matter governed by the Anti-Domestic Violence Law of the People's Republic of China, effective March 1, 2016. For foreign spouses mar…
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14 Jul 2026
Domestic Violence Protection Orders Under Chinese Law
Domestic violence is a serious legal issue in China, governed by the Anti-Domestic Violence Law of 2016. This landmark legislation provides comprehensive legal protections for vic…
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14 Jul 2026
Divorce and Property Division Under Chinese Marriage Law
China's marriage law, now codified in the Marriage and Family Book of the Civil Code, provides a clear framework for divorce and property division. When a marriage ends, the court…
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14 Jul 2026
Restraining Orders and Domestic Violence Protection in China for Foreign Spouses
Domestic violence and the need for protective orders are serious concerns for individuals in any country, including foreign nationals living in China. Wang Genyu, director of Tian…
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14 Jul 2026
Domestic Violence Laws in China: How Foreign Spouses Can Seek Protection Orders
Domestic violence affects people of all nationalities and backgrounds, and foreign spouses living in China are no exception. The PRC Anti-Domestic Violence Law, which took effect…
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13 Jul 2026
Divorce Between Mainland China and Taiwan Residents: A Complete Guide for Cross-Strait Couples
Cross-strait marriages between Mainland China and Taiwan residents are increasingly common in today's globalized world. When such marriages unfortunately end in divorce, the proce…
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09 Jul 2026
Hidden Assets in Chinese Divorce: Legal Remedies for Asset Discovery and Recovery
Hidden Assets in Chinese Divorce: Legal Remedies for Asset Discovery and Recovery One of the most challenging issues in high-asset divorce cases in China is the discovery and reco…
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09 Jul 2026
Divorce and Family Law in China: A Guide for Foreign Nationals
Divorce and Family Law in China: A Guide for Foreign Nationals Foreign nationals who marry in China or who have family law matters to resolve in Chinese courts need a clear unders…
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09 Jul 2026
Using WeChat Chat Records as Evidence in Chinese Courts: A Practical Guide
Using WeChat Chat Records as Evidence in Chinese Courts: A Practical Guide WeChat has become an integral part of business and personal communication in China, with billions of mes…
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09 Jul 2026
Division of Marital Property in Chinese Divorce: A Guide for Foreign Spouses
Division of Marital Property in Chinese Divorce: A Guide for Foreign Spouses When a marriage ends in divorce in China, the division of marital property is governed by legal princi…
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