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Does China Have Alimony?
The answer is NO. There is no alimony in China.
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What Are My Inheritance Rights in China?
You can inherit the property of your parents, children and spouse. If anyone lists you as the beneficiary in the will, you also have the inheritance rights stated in the will.
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What Is the Law of Inheritance in China?
China used to have Inheritance Law (Law on Succession). However, after the promulgation of the Civil Code in 2020, China has only the “Book VI Succession” in the Civil Code. In other words, the inheritance law became a part of the civil code.
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What Is Community Property Law in China?
There is no community property law in China. But you can find the relevant articles in "China’s Civil Code of China: Book V Marriage and Family".
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Do I Have to Support My Ex Wife after Divorce in China?
The answer is NO. You don’t have to support your ex-wife after divorce in China.
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How to Inherit Properties in China?
How to Inherit Properties in China? First of all, you need to know whether the decedent has a will and whether you have inheritance rights...
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Can I Divorce My Wife if She Lives in China and I Live in Another Country?
You can file for divorce with either a court in your country or a Chinese court.
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Does China Have Spousal Support?
The answer is NO. There is no spousal support or Alimony in China.
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How Much Does the Average Person Inherit from their Parents in China?
We will use a fictional succession-related story to illustrate how inheritance works in China.
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Does China Have Inheritance Tax?
No, China has no inheritance tax. If you inherit the money, you do not need to pay tax at all. If you inherit the real estate, you need to pay tax for the transfer of the property.
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How Does Inheritance Work in China?
During the lifetime, one can specify in the will who inherits his/her house and other heritage. If the person has no will, the decedent’s children, spouse, parents, siblings, paternal grandparents, and maternal grandparents may inherit his/her estate.
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