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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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09 Jul 2026
Determining Divorce Jurisdiction in China: A Guide for Foreign Nationals
Determining Divorce Jurisdiction in China: A Guide for Foreign Nationals When a foreign national seeks a divorce in China, one of the first and most important questions is which c…
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08 Jul 2026
Domestic Violence Protection Orders Under Chinese Family Law
Domestic violence in China is addressed by a dedicated legal framework that provides comprehensive protections for victims, including personal safety protection orders. The Domest…
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07 Jul 2026
Wills, Living Wills, and Estate Planning Under Chinese Law
Wills, Living Wills, and Estate Planning Under Chinese Law Estate planning is an often overlooked but critically important aspect of life for both Chinese citizens and foreign nat…
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07 Jul 2026
Understanding China's Education Law: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Understanding China's Education Law: A Guide for Foreign Investors China's education sector has experienced remarkable growth and transformation over the past decade, attracting i…
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07 Jul 2026
China Free Marital Settlement Agreement: A Comprehensive Guide for International Couples
China Free Marital Settlement Agreement: A Comprehensive Guide for International Couples A marital settlement agreement, also known as a divorce agreement or separation agreement,…
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06 Jul 2026
How Chinese Citizens Living Abroad Can Handle Divorce
How Chinese Citizens Living Abroad Can Handle Divorce Chinese citizens who reside overseas often face complex questions when it comes to divorce. The procedures vary significantly…
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06 Jul 2026
Divorce Abroad: Do You Need a Second Divorce in China?
International marriages involving Chinese citizens have become increasingly common, and with them comes a frequently misunderstood legal question: if you obtain a divorce abroad,…
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06 Jul 2026
China Legal Separation Agreements and Divorce: A Practical Guide
As stipulated by China family law, more specifically, divorce law, you have to undertake a two year legal separation before you are allowed to divorce with your spouse. However, t…
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06 Jul 2026
What Is a No-Fault Divorce in China? A Complete Guide
What is a "no fault" divorce?"No fault" divorce describes any divorce where the spouse asking for a divorce does not have to prove that the other spouse did something wrong. All s…
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05 Jul 2026
Why I Want to Write About China Law - A Beijing Family Lawyer's Perspective
There are few truly excellent blogs written in English about China law. As a Beijing-based divorce and family lawyer with fifteen years of practice, I have long felt the need for…
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05 Jul 2026
China Divorce: The Dilemma of Child Support
Child support is one of the most contentious issues in any divorce, and China is no exception. While the legal framework provides clear guidelines for calculating support obligati…
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05 Jul 2026
Foreign-Related Marriage and Divorce in China
With China's growing integration into the global community, cross-border marriages have become increasingly common. Whether you are a foreigner marrying a Chinese citizen in Beiji…
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05 Jul 2026
Legal Protections During the Divorce Process in China
Divorce can be a vulnerable time, particularly for spouses who have been financially dependent or who face an uncooperative partner. China's legal framework provides several impor…
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05 Jul 2026
Child Custody Basics Under Chinese Family Law
Child custody is often the most emotionally charged issue in any divorce. Under Chinese family law, the guiding principle is the "best interests of the child" — a standard that th…
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