Legal Information

Firm news, insights on new laws, and frequently asked questions.

23 2026-10

How to check the property of the debtor located in another province?

The lawyer explained three ways to inquire about properties in other provinces: checking the national online database through the court's network, retrieving the basic files with a lawyer's investigation order, and allowing interested parties to inquire according to the law. After verification, the properties can be auctioned across provinces.

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23 2026-10

Can giving a house to a spouse help avoid enforcement of a judgment?

The lawyer explained the legal consequences of giving gifts to spouses to evade debts: According to Article 538 of the Civil Code, the gift can be challenged for revocation. During the one-year revocation period, the enforcement of the debt can be resumed after the revocation, and the debtor can be held liable for refusing to perform the obligation.

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23 2026-10

Can the court recover the assets transferred by the debtor to his family?

The lawyer explained three ways to recover transferred property: exercising the right of revocation within one year, filing a lawsuit for the invalidity of the act, and holding those who refuse to execute the judgment accountable. The explanation is based on Article 538 of the Civil Code and Article 313 of the Criminal Law.

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23 2026-10

How to enforce the execution of property located abroad?

The lawyer explained that there are three paths for the enforcement of overseas assets: applying for recognition and enforcement in accordance with treaties or reciprocity; arbitral awards can be applied for in more than 170 countries in accordance with the New York Convention; and mutual recognition of Hong Kong judgments will be implemented in 2024.

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23 2026-10

Will the Macau court's judgment be recognized by the mainland?

The lawyer explained that after applying for recognition of Macao's civil and commercial judgments by mainland intermediate courts in accordance with the mutual recognition arrangement, these judgments can be enforced. He listed the conditions, materials, time limits, and preservation suggestions.

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23 2026-10

Can the verdict of a Taiwan court be enforced in mainland China?

The lawyer explained that after applying for recognition to a mainland intermediate court in accordance with the provisions on recognition and enforcement of civil judgments in Taiwan, the judgments can be enforced. The lawyer also listed the conditions, materials, and the two-year statute of limitations.

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23 2026-10

Can foreign court judgments be enforced in China?

The lawyer explained that foreign judgments can only be enforced after being recognized by the intermediate court, and listed the conditions such as treaty reciprocity and due process, as well as a list of materials and a reminder about the statute of limitations.

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23 2026-10

The compensation for the demolition of the shop is too low. How is the lawyer's fee calculated in this case?

The lawyer explained that the compensation for the shop includes the value of the house, the losses from relocation and suspension of production and business, which shall not be lower than the market price. If the compensation is deemed insufficient, a review and evaluation can be conducted within ten days, and a lawsuit can be filed within six months. The fees will be regulated by the market.

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23 2026-10

How to choose a lawyer to protect your rights during demolition?

The lawyer explained that when choosing a demolition lawyer, one should consider four aspects: their area of specialization, experience in similar cases, the granularity of their solutions, and compliance with fee regulations. This should be combined with examples of information disclosure, forced demolitions, and procedural reviews.

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23 2026-10

After signing the demolition agreement, can the compensation be increased?

The lawyer explained that the demolition agreement is generally effective after it is signed, but it can be revoked within one year if there is fraud, coercion, or manifestly unfair terms. If the compensation is not paid in full, the party can sue to enforce the agreement, and this should be supported by evidence and subject to time limits.

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