Cross-border Family Matters 101 Series

The Cross-border Family Matters 101 Series (‘CFM 101 Series’) provides an introduction to China-related cross-border family matters (marriage and succession), and covers the knowledge essential to cross-border family matter management.

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What Are My Inheritance Rights in China? - CFM 101 Series

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

You can inherit the property of your parents, children, and spouse. If anyone lists you as the beneficiary in the will, you also have the inheritance rights stated in the will.

What Is the Law of Inheritance in China? - CFM 101 Series

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

China used to have Inheritance Law (Law on Succession). However, after the promulgation of the Civil Code in 2020, China has only the “Book VI Succession” in the Civil Code. In other words, the inheritance law became a part of the civil code.

What Is Community Property Law in China? - CFM 101 Series

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

There is no community property law in China. But you can find the relevant articles in "China’s Civil Code of China: Book V Marriage and Family".

Do I Have to Support My Ex Wife after Divorce in China? - CFM 101 Series

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

The answer is NO. You don’t have to support your ex-wife after divorce in China.

How to Inherit Properties in China? - CFM 101 Series

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

First of all, you need to know whether the decedent has a will and whether you have inheritance rights in the will. If the decedent does not have a will, then you also need to know whether you are the heir in intestate inheritance. That is, whether you are the decedent’s parent, child, or spouse, if the governing law is Chinese law.