Sihan Liang

Sihan Liang is a practicing attorney focusing on Domestic Violence matters.

Practice Focus

Protection Orders Under Chinese Law China's Anti-Domestic Violence Law, effective since March 2016, established a comprehensive legal framework for protecting victims. Practice Focus Liang provides compassionate legal representation to victims of domestic violence while maintaining a sharp focus on obtaining effective legal remedies. The law empowers courts to issue personal safety protection orders (PSPOs), which can include prohibitions against the abuser approaching or contacting the victim, orders for the abuser to vacate the shared residence, and temporary custody arrangements for minor children. 🛡️ Personal Safety Protection Orders Emergency relief available within 72 hours of application (24 hours in urgent cases), valid for up to 6 months and renewable. Divorce and Domestic Violence Under Chinas Civil Code, a finding of domestic violence is one of the statutory grounds for divorce without requiring the standard six-month cooling-off period. Liang handles divorce proceedings where domestic violence is a factor, ensuring that property division and custody arrangements reflect the abusive dynamic. Courts have awarded both actual damages for medical expenses and emotional distress damages in appropriate cases. These cases require coordination with consular authorities and Hague Convention procedures where applicable. Child Custody and Domestic Violence When determining custody in cases involving domestic violence, Chinese courts prioritize the safety and best interests of the child. A history of domestic violence is a significant negative factor in custody determinations. Where local counterparties rely on relationship pressure, I re-anchor discussions to contract text, statutory rights, and verifiable performance records. 📋 Multi-Agency Coordination Working with local police, women's federations, community mediation committees, and social services to ensure comprehensive victim protection. Moreover, the victim spouse is entitled to claim damages for the harm suffered. Article 1091 of the Civil Code provides that a spouse who commits domestic violence may be ordered to pay damages to the injured spouse. Liang advocates for supervised visitation arrangements and court-imposed conditions on parental access to protect children from exposure to violent behavior. I convert complex Chinese procedure into a dated checklist with owners for translation, notarization, and internal sign-off across time zones.

Family law matters in China involve the Civil Code provisions on marriage, divorce, child custody, and property division. Sihan Liang advises foreign and domestic clients on prenuptial agreements, divorce proceedings, child support calculations, and the enforcement of family court orders across jurisdictions.

• ⚖️ Written scope and remedy map agreed before substantive work begins
• 📜 Bilingual document control with translation and verification plan
• 🛡️ Deadline and limitation tracking with clear escalation triggers
• 💼 Settlement and enforcement options evaluated in parallel

Foreign clients in family law matters often face cross-jurisdictional issues involving marriage recognition, divorce jurisdiction, and child custody enforcement. Clear documentation and early legal advice help avoid procedural complications.

Local Practice in Fuzhou

Sihan Liang practices in Fuzhou, Fuzhou. Local administrative practice in Jiangxi can affect filing logistics even when national statutes are uniform. Sihan Liang monitors implementation details relevant to Domestic Violence matters and coordinates with notaries, translators, and technical experts when required. File management emphasizes version control for bilingual drafts and hearing calendars. Clients receive periodic status updates with deadlines and decision points requiring business instructions.

Sihan Liang does not promise case outcomes. The commitment is disciplined process, candid risk assessment, and advocacy within PRC law and professional rules. Fee arrangements and confidentiality boundaries are confirmed before substantive drafting. Clients receive periodic status updates with deadlines and decision points requiring business instructions.