A protective checklist for parents with ties to China and another country. Gather these items before a crisis—school years, travel seasons, and separation talks are easier when the file already exists.
Not legal advice. This checklist does not tell you to take or withhold a child. If you fear imminent removal or harm, contact local counsel and appropriate authorities now.
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Sources & trust
How to use this guide
Primary sources for this page (editorial source-check 2026-09-19): Prefer the current official Chinese text of each instrument over secondary commentary. Confirm current rules with qualified counsel. This page is not legal advice.
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Consultation preparation
Before contacting counsel
First package for a conflict check
A concise timeline and the result you want to achieve.
Names of all parties and affiliates for a conflict check.
Key contracts, notices, correspondence, filings, or decisions.
Known deadlines, preferred language, location, and budget constraints.
Directory
Destination and China-side counsel
Use International Lawyers for host-country counsel. Use Find Counsel when a PRC workstream (ODI, SAFE, onshore entities, mainland contracts) still sits beside the destination matter.
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