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Divorce & Family Lawyers in China
Browse listed lawyers for divorce, child custody, child support, domestic violence, and cross-border family matters — consultation.
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China Law List connects you with divorce and family lawyers across major Chinese cities. Listings include PRC-qualified counsel and cross-border practitioners who assist international clients with divorce, custody, support, and protective orders.
Foreign spouses often face jurisdiction, asset division, and recognition of judgments. Use specialty chips, then open profiles for credentials and languages. Read our Divorce & Family Law guide and the cross-border divorce hub if you need process context.
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Process, issues, and further reading
Family-matter orientation
- Jurisdiction: which court hears divorce, custody, or support when parties live apart or abroad.
- Assets: marital property under PRC rules, including China-situs real estate and equity.
- Children: custody, visitation, and cross-border parenting plans.
- Protective measures for domestic violence where applicable.
- Recognition of foreign divorces and judgments affecting China assets.
Key PRC sources (illustrative)
- Civil Code of the PRC (Book V Marriage and Family, 2021) — marriage, divorce, custody, and marital property.
- Law of the PRC on the Protection of Minors (rev. 2020) — child welfare interfaces in custody disputes.
- Anti-Domestic Violence Law of the PRC (2016) — protective orders and related remedies.
- Civil Procedure Law of the PRC — jurisdiction, service abroad, and recognition/enforcement of foreign judgments.
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