Yan Zheng practices at Henan Dachen Law Firm in Nanyang, with emphasis on domestic violence protection, divorce-related safety planning, and family law disputes involving children and property. She assists Chinese and international families, including foreign spouses living in Henan who need clear explanations of Chinese protective procedures and court expectations.

The Anti-Domestic Violence Law and Civil Code provisions allow victims to seek personal safety protection orders and other civil remedies. Evidence may include medical records, police call logs, photographs, witness statements, and electronic messages. Attorney Zheng helps clients assemble admissible packages quickly because protection applications are time-sensitive. She coordinates with clients on temporary housing, school arrangements for children, and communication boundaries that reduce further risk.

Divorce proceedings under the Civil Code address marital property division, custody, and support. Community property acquired during marriage is generally divided with reference to equality and specific circumstances, while separate property such as premarital assets or certain gifts and inheritances may remain with one spouse if proven. Foreign-related marriages add authentication of foreign marriage certificates, translation requirements, and potential jurisdiction questions when spouses live in different countries.

Custody determinations focus on the best interests of the child. Courts examine caregiving history, stability of living arrangements, and willingness to facilitate lawful visitation. Attorney Zheng prepares parenting proposals that courts can implement, rather than vague promises. For clients experiencing coercive control that does not leave visible injuries, she documents patterns of isolation, financial control, and threats that support both protection applications and divorce fault-related arguments where relevant.

She also advises on property preservation applications during divorce so that bank accounts, vehicles, or real estate cannot be transferred to defeat division. Notarized evidence collection and timely injunction-style measures can be decisive. Settlement remains preferable when safe, and she structures mediated agreements with enforcement clarity on housing occupancy, debt allocation, and contact protocols.

International clients receive guidance on how Chinese protection orders interact with immigration status, employment, and travel with children. She does not guarantee case outcomes; she provides procedural maps, document checklists, and advocacy aimed at maximizing lawful protection and fair property and custody results. Community referrals for counseling and shelters are discussed when appropriate, always with client consent and safety as the first priority.

Under the PRC Civil Code, which took effect on 1 January 2021, contractual and property relationships are governed by unified rules on formation, validity, performance, assignment, termination, and liability for breach. Article 577 provides that a party that fails to perform, or performs inconsistently with the agreement, shall bear liability through continued performance, remedial measures, or damages. Force majeure and change of circumstances doctrines under Articles 180 and 533 may excuse non-performance or permit renegotiation when objective conditions make performance impossible or obviously unfair. Foreign parties should document notice, mitigation steps, and bilingual evidence trails carefully, because Chinese courts and arbitration institutions weigh contemporaneous records heavily.

Civil procedure in China follows the Civil Procedure Law. Parties typically attempt negotiation or mediation first. If litigation is required, jurisdiction may lie where the defendant is domiciled or where the contract was performed, subject to exclusive jurisdiction rules for certain real estate and company disputes. Evidence rules emphasize documentary originals, electronic data authenticity, and timely submission. Foreign-related cases may involve service of process through judicial assistance channels, translation of evidence into Chinese, and optional application of foreign law only when conflict-of-law rules so permit and the foreign law is proved. Arbitration clauses selecting CIETAC, BAC, or other institutions remain common for cross-border commercial contracts and can improve enforceability of awards under the New York Convention.

Compliance planning for foreign individuals and foreign-invested enterprises should address corporate registration, tax filings, foreign exchange settlement, employment contracts, personal information protection, and industry licensing. Regulatory inspections can arise from market regulation bureaus, tax authorities, customs, or public security organs depending on the activity. Early legal review of Chinese-language filings reduces the risk of inconsistent bilingual versions. When disputes emerge, preserving WeChat chats, email threads, stamped contracts, and payment records often determines outcomes more than oral recollection alone.

Attorney Yan Zheng is a member of the Henan Bar Association practice community and works primarily from Nanyang. Clients include foreign individuals, foreign-invested enterprises, and Chinese companies with cross-border counterparties. Engagements begin with conflict checks, scoped written engagement terms, and a document request list tailored to the matter. Fees and timelines are discussed up front based on complexity. Communication is available in Mandarin, English. The goal of each matter is practical risk reduction and clear procedural options under current Chinese law, not rhetorical assurances. Prospective clients are invited to share key documents for a preliminary assessment of jurisdiction, evidence gaps, and next steps.

In Nanyang and across Henan Province, local administrative practice can affect filing logistics even when national statutes are uniform. Attorney Yan Zheng monitors provincial implementation details relevant to domestic violence matters and coordinates with notaries, translators, and specialized experts when technical appraisal is required. File management emphasizes version control for bilingual drafts, chop logs, and hearing calendars. Clients receive periodic status updates summarizing completed filings, pending deadlines, and decision points requiring business instructions. This disciplined process helps international clients participate effectively in Chinese legal procedures despite language and distance barriers.