China Law in One Minute presents one-minute insight into an aspect of Chinese law and Chinese society.
In China Law in One Minute, a column of China Justice Observer, we will enrich the content of this column at a rate of 1,000 new posts every year, so as to cover all aspects of Chinese law and society.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 China Law in One Minute CJO Staff Contributors Team
As of the date of establishment of the adoption, the rights and obligations in the relationship between adoptive parents and adopted children shall be the same as those of their biological parents and children.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 China Law in One Minute CJO Staff Contributors Team
There are some requirements for adoption in the Civil Code.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 China Law in One Minute CJO Staff Contributors Team
In China, neither Party shall be required to pay alimony to the other Party after divorce.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 China Law in One Minute CJO Staff Contributors Team
In principle, if a child is under the age of two when the parents divorce, the mother shall have the custody of the child.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 China Law in One Minute CJO Staff Contributors Team
At the time of divorce, joint debts of the couple shall be paid off jointly by them.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 China Law in One Minute CJO Staff Contributors Team
The husband and wife may negotiate how to distribute the marital properties. If such negotiation fails, they may request the court to distribute the properties.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 China Law in One Minute CJO Staff Contributors Team
In China, methods for divorce include divorce by registration and divorce by litigation.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 China Law in One Minute CJO Staff Contributors Team
Yes.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 China Law in One Minute CJO Staff Contributors Team
There are some provisions about rights and duties of parents in the Civil Code.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 China Law in One Minute CJO Staff Contributors Team
Yes, children born out of wedlock enjoy the right of inheritance.