Marriage
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”.
What Do You Do With the House in a Divorce in China?
If you and your spouse need to divide a house at divorce, there are three ways: (1) one party gets the house and the other gets cash; (2) both parties get cash; (3) the two parties share the house on a pro rata basis.
4 Tips on How Is Property Divided in a Divorce in China
The husband and wife may negotiate to determine the property division plan.
If there is no property division agreement, the personal property remains the property of that spouse alone and the marital property may be split 50/50 between the couple.
How Do Foreigners Get a Divorce in China?
There are three ways for foreigners to get a divorce in China: divorce registration by agreement, filing a divorce lawsuit, and the recognition of foreign divorce judgment in China.
What Is Separate Property in Divorce in China?
If a property is the separate property of one spouse, then in the event of a divorce, it remains the property of that spouse alone and will not be divided or acquired by the other spouse.
What’s Considered Marital Property in Divorce in China?
If a property is marital property, it will be divided equally between the spouses on a 50/50 basis in the event of a divorce.