For expats involved in cross border marital disputes over mainland China property. Explains PRC jurisdiction rules, document apostille requirements, how to retain mainland licensed Chinese legal counsel. Introduces cross border family law service from Yingke Law Firm Shenzhen for foreign national clients.
Foreigners buying property in China often put will and inheritance planning aside. Under Chinese private international law, inheritance of real estate located in China is generally governed by Chinese law. This guide explains the basics: statutory versus testamentary succession, the six forms of wills recognized by Chinese law, the inheritance procedure (notarization or litigation, registration, transferring proceeds abroad), and five common mistakes to avoid. It also introduces the cross-border inheritance services of Yingke Shenzhen Law Firm. For general information only; not legal advice.
Facing a child custody dispute in China? This guide explains, in plain language, how Chinese law approaches custody for foreign parents: the core principle of "best interests of the minor child," the key age rules, which law applies and which court has jurisdiction in foreign-related cases, what courts actually consider, and how to prepare evidence and choose the right attorney. Yingke Shenzhen Law Firm offers foreign-related family law services. Email: yaozongxun@yingkelawyer.com.
How can expats resolve real estate and property division disputes inside China? This article explains Chinese real estate legal rules for foreign residents, practical lawyer selection tips, overseas evidence requirements and common pitfalls. Yingke Shenzhen Law Firm delivers bilingual foreign related real estate legal service. Chinese hotline:400-080-0148; Email:yaozongxun@yingkelawyer.com.
What if two foreigners want to get divorced in mainland China? This article explains jurisdiction requirements, Hague apostille rules for overseas documents, property and child related provisions. Learn how to select qualified foreign related divorce attorney and common pitfalls. Yingke Shenzhen foreign related family law team provides Chinese English bilingual service. Chinese hotline:400-080-0148; English email: yaozongxun@yingkelawyer.com.
When dissolving mixed Chinese foreign marriage in China, many foreign national or overseas residing parties are confused about litigation procedures and notarization authentication rules for overseas documents. This article explains key legal points for mixed Chinese foreign marriage divorce in China, selection criteria and four typical pitfalls. Introduces Yingke Shenzhen Law Firm family law foreign related team capabilities, local case records, scenario based advice and qualification check guidelines, delivering objective legal popularization reference for cross border marriage clients.
What to do for expats with property disputes after ending cohabitation without marriage registration in mainland China. Explains PRC cohabitation property rules, how to retain Chinese lawyers and document notarization, introduces cross‑border family‑law service from Yingke Law Firm Shenzhen for foreign clients.
After cross border divorce, how to enforce property including real estate and bank deposits inside China? This article explains legal rules for recognition and enforcement of foreign divorce judgments in China, lawyer selection criteria, document preparation and risk avoidance. Yingke Shenzhen provides bilingual foreign related legal service. Chinese hotline:400-080-0148; Email:yaozongxun@yingkelawyer.com.
Many ethnic‑Chinese persons who have obtained foreign nationality hold real‑estate, bank deposits, company equity and other assets within mainland China. When relatives pass away, **overseas‑Chinese inheritance dispute returning to China** may arise. Different from ordinary domestic succession cases, these matters involve nationality change, identity evidence, kinship proof, Hague apostille, court jurisdiction, applicable‑law rules and cross‑border power‑of‑attorney formalities.
How can a foreign national protect premarital assets before marrying in China? This plain-language guide explains prenuptial property agreements under the PRC Civil Code, how foreign couples may choose the applicable law for marital property under China's conflict-of-laws rules, and the five-step notarization process covering documents, Apostille certification, and bilingual drafting. It also sets out why foreign nationals benefit from Chinese lawyer representation, a practical pitfall checklist, and the services of Yingke Shenzhen Law Firm's foreign-related family law team. English consultation: yaozongxun@yingkelawyer.com.