Hello
I'm Avon Zhao, a family law attorney at Landing Law Offices China.
Our Chinese legal team has been assisting foreigners with legal issues in China since 2019, including a significant number of international divorce cases.
We understand that the standards for loyalty and professionalism among divorce lawyers are stringent, especially when assisting clients with ending cross-border marital relationships.
Hiring a divorce lawyer in China with extensive experience in handling such cases is essential.
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Divorce in China
"Divorce by agreement" or "divorce by litigation" — the choice between a consensual separation and one that requires court intervention. Which divorce method is more suitable for you?
Asset Division
Under Chinese law, which assets can be divided in a divorce?
How does the court allocate marital assets?
How can you secure your entitled property portion?
Custody
When divorcing, please be cautious determine custody. In addition to legal provisions, there are multiple factors to consider. At this time, it is necessary to listen to professional divorce advice to avoid leaving you with regrets.
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Jurisdiction for International Divorce in China
Expatriates seeking to divorce in China must meet one of the following jurisdictional criteria:
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One of the spouses is a Chinese national;
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The marriage was registered in China;
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Either spouse has been a habitual resident in China for at least one year;
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Both parties mutually agree to divorce in China on the basis that they married outside of China and neither are Chinese, but they are habitually living in China continuously for a year or more.
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How to choose? “DIVORCE BY AGREEMENT” or “DIVORCE BY LITIGATION”？
Consensual divorce refers to couples who register their marriage in China, where they also registered their divorce. Litigated divorce involves more complex issues such as court jurisdiction, validity of the marriage, property division, and child custody. For the most suitable approach for your situation, please consult our lawyers.
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How long does expat divorce in China take?
Under the PRC Procedural Law, domestic cases resolved through summary procedures typically take 3 to 6 months. International cases, which may require service of documents and collection of evidence overseas, can take longer. Additionally, the appeal period for cross-border family cases is 30 days, compared to 15 days for domestic cases.
Therefore, a professional divorce lawyer can assist in comprehensively preparing the necessary divorce documents. Ensuring that all documents are legal and valid under Chinese law is crucial for expediting the divorce process.
╭ OUR CLIENTS SAY ╮
We assisted an American couple who got married in Canada and currently reside in Guangzhou in successfully divorcing.
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31 Branch Offices in China
Mobile: +86 191 2935 4175 Daniel
WhatsApp：+86 133 4293 3571 Tammy
E-mail: zhihao.chen@landinglawyer.com
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╭ ABOUT US ╮
Landing Law Offices China is an international law firm based in China. "Landing" has been growing at breakneck speed in recent years and has established more than 40 offices within and outside China, covering domestic offices including Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Beijing in China, and oveseas offices including India, Mexico, Japan, the US, the Philippines and Singapore.