Ling Zhao Verified
Shanghai AllBright Law Offices · Shanghai
Ling Zhao is a child custody lawyer in Shanghai, China (12+ years), serving domestic and international clients.
Practice area · China
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.
Legal context
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.
Start with the divorce & family guide.
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Lawyers
Wei Chen Verified
Beijing Zhonglun Law Firm · Beijing
Wei Chen is a divorce lawyer in Beijing, China (15+ years), serving domestic and international clients.
Chongbin Huang
Sichuan Chongtai Law Firm · Chengdu
Chongbin Huang is a domestic violence lawyer in Chengdu, China (25+ years), serving domestic and international clients.
Wei Quan
Sichuan Shilu Law Firm · Chengdu
Wei Quan is a divorce lawyer in Chengdu, China (3+ years), serving domestic and international clients.
Xin Wang
Guangdong Yingda Law Firm · Guangzhou
Xin Wang is a child support lawyer in Guangzhou, China (10+ years), serving domestic and international clients.
Fu Jie
Tianjin Modao (Heping) Law Firm · Heping
Fu Jie is a lawyer at Tianjin Modao (Heping) Law Firm, based in the Heping District of Tianjin. She specializes in ma...
Wen Lixuan
Tianjin Zewei Law Firm · Heping
Wen Lixuan is a full-time lawyer at Tianjin Zewei Law Firm, based in the Heping District of Tianjin. She specializes ...
FAQ
Common questions
Do family lawyers work with international clients?
Many assist foreign spouses and overseas clients. Check languages on each profile.
What does a consultation cover?
Usually a short case assessment, whether China is the right jurisdiction, and practical next steps. It is not full representation; terms vary by lawyer.
How do I pick divorce vs custody specialists?
Use specialty chips. Complex overseas assets or parenting plans need targeted experience.
Where can I read more?
Start with the national guide, then contact a lawyer here.
Can't find the right lawyer?
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