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Divorce
Practical China law orientation, guides and related counsel
24 articles · Latest update 13 Sep 2026
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24 articles
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06 Sep 2026
Court Divorce in China
A Mainland court divorce is a civil lawsuit when spouses cannot agree or cannot complete civil-affairs registration. First-instance facts, not a rubber stamp. Reviewed 6 Sep 2026.…
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06 Sep 2026
Can Foreigners Divorce in China?
Foreigners can sometimes divorce in Mainland China if a Chinese court or civil-affairs window has jurisdiction — nationality alone does not decide it. Reviewed 6 Sep 2026.Direct a…
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07 Aug 2026
Co-Owners, Spouses & Divorce: Selling China Property
General information only. Property transfer, tax clearance, and cross-border remittance rules depend on how title is held, purchase history, local tax bureau practice, and bank/SA…
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06 Aug 2026
Recognizing a Chinese Divorce Decree Abroad
Not legal advice. Confirm Civil Code, Civil Procedure Law, civil-affairs practice and treaty status on your matter date. If there is violence or a child is about to cross a border…
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06 Aug 2026
Can a Foreign Divorce Decree Be Recognized in China?
Not legal advice. Confirm Civil Code, Civil Procedure Law, civil-affairs practice and treaty status on your matter date. If there is violence or a child is about to cross a border…
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06 Aug 2026
Dividing Property Across Two Countries in a China-Foreign Divorce
Not legal advice. Foreign-related divorce is fact-specific. Confirm the Civil Code, Civil Procedure Law and local court or civil-affairs practice for your matter. If there is viol…
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06 Aug 2026
Cross-Border Divorce Involving China: A Foreign Family's Guide
Subject to Legal Review. This hub was substantially rebuilt on 16 August 2026 as a triage / routing desk (decision trees, recognition diagrams, fact memo, source cards). Earlier e…
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30 Jul 2026
China Divorce Procedure: Mutual Consent
Mutual-consent (uncontested) divorce in Mainland China is registered at civil affairs when both spouses agree on divorce, children and property. A statutory cooling-off period usu…
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30 Jul 2026
Divorce in China for Foreigners: Complete 2026 Guide
If you are in immediate danger, skip to the safety pathway → Cross-Border Divorce, Children, Property and Foreign Judgments Direct answerYes, foreigners can divorce in China in qu…
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