China Justice Observer

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

There are three ways for foreigners to get a divorce in China: divorce registration by agreement, filing a divorce lawsuit, and the recognition of foreign divorce judgment in China.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

Apart from pleadings and evidence, foreign companies in Chinese courts need to complete a series of formalities, which can sometimes be somewhat cumbersome. Therefore, it is necessary to spare sufficient time (and costs) to get ready.

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

The parent can specify in the will who inherits his/her house and other heritage.

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

You are entitled to claim compensation for loss and the agreed liquidated damages, and may under some circumstances receive a punitive damages award.

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

As long as you are ‘directly affected’ pursuant to Chinese law, you may file a lawsuit with the court.

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

You need to identify the address of the person or business you want to sue when preparing and filing a complaint before Chinese courts.

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

You need to know whom you can sue and then identify its legal name in Chinese.

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

The parent can specify in the will who inherits his/her house and other heritage. If he/she has no will, his/her children, spouse, parents, siblings, paternal grandparents, and maternal grandparents may inherit this house and other heritage.

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

If a property is the separate property of one spouse, then in the event of a divorce, it remains the property of that spouse alone and will not be divided or acquired by the other spouse.

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

If a property is marital property, it will be divided equally between the spouses on a 50/50 basis in the event of a divorce.