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29 2026-9

If the husband has gambling debts that his wife is unaware of, does she need to repay them together with him during the divorce?

The gambling debts of a husband that his wife is unaware of are generally not joint debts of the couple, and there is no need to repay them jointly in the event of divorce. According to Article 1064 of the Civil Code, debts that exceed the family's daily needs and are not used for common life do not belong to joint debts; gambling debts are illegal and are not protected, so the wife should require...

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29 2026-9

How to investigate the hidden deposits of the other party during a divorce?

If you discover that your spouse has hidden their assets during the divorce process, you can apply to the court to retrieve their bank statements, securities, and property registration records for verification. According to Article 1092 of the Civil Code, if the spouse conceals or transfers jointly owned property during the divorce settlement, they may receive a smaller share or no share at all. I...

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29 2026-9

Can a divorce be granted on the grounds of domestic violence in the first lawsuit for divorce?

The first time a divorce is sued due to domestic violence, if the evidence is sufficient and the mediation fails, the court should grant the divorce; if the evidence is insufficient, the court may not grant the divorce, and the parties may sue again after living apart for one year. According to Articles 1079 and 1091 of the Civil Code, the plaintiff may claim divorce and compensation.

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29 2026-9

If the woman's financial situation is not as good as that of the man, can she still secure custody of the children?

Even if the woman's financial situation is not as good as that of the man, she may still be able to win custody. The court will make a decision based on the principle of what is in the best interests of the minor children. According to Article 1084 of the Civil Code, income is not the only criterion; companionship and a stable environment are also crucial. It is recommended to keep evidence of chi...

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29 2026-9

After the child reaches the age of eight, how is custody determined?

When the child reaches the age of eight, the court shall respect the child's true wishes in determining custody rights, but the decision shall still be based on the principle of maximizing the interests of the minor child, taking into account the parties' conditions for child-rearing, their faults and stability.

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29 2026-9

What can a divorce lawyer help you achieve?

Divorce lawyers can assist in sorting out assets and debts, fighting for custody and child support, claiming compensation for fault, formulating litigation strategies, and participating in mediation, thereby transforming legal rights into enforceable outcomes.

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29 2026-9

When getting a divorce, what age of the child is more likely to be awarded to the mother?

When divorcing, children under the age of two generally stay with their mother; for children over the age of two, the court will make a decision based on what is most beneficial to the minor children; and for children over the age of eight, the court will respect their wishes. The court determines the custody based on comprehensive factors such as the child-rearing conditions, the fault of the par...

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29 2026-9

What is a lawyer's witnessing service?

The lawyer's witnessing service is a professional service in which lawyers certify the authenticity and legality of legal acts, and is often used for supervising wills, contracts, and signatures. Its evidentiary value is higher than that of ordinary private certificates, but it is different from notarization.

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29 2026-9

How can one assess the chances of winning their case through legal advice?

To assess the chances of winning a case through legal advice, one should bring all the evidence, clarify the facts, and explain the basis of the claim and the difficulties in providing evidence. The lawyer will provide a probability assessment based on the evidence and legal provisions, rather than making a guarantee of victory.

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29 2026-9

How is the fee for a lawyer defending the rights of unfinished buildings calculated?

The attorney's fees for defending the rights of unfinished buildings shall be charged on a per-case basis, as a percentage of the litigation amount, or on a contingency fee basis; for group cases, the costs can be shared. When signing the contract, the stages and authorizations must be clearly specified in writing, and caution should be exercised against promises of guaranteed victory.

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29 2026-9

How can lenders protect their rights when a P2P platform collapses?

When a P2P platform collapses, borrowers can seek justice through three channels: reporting the case to the police to register their claims, initiating civil litigation to recover losses, and participating in collective representative litigation. According to Article 176 of the Criminal Law and other provisions, borrowers should secure evidence as soon as possible to avoid the statute of limitatio...

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29 2026-9

If a credit card is stolen and used fraudulently, is the bank liable for compensation?

The bank shall compensate the cardholder for unauthorized credit card transactions for which the cardholder is not at fault; according to Article 7 of the Supreme People's Court's Regulations on Bank Card Disputes, the cardholder may be held partially responsible for transactions conducted with the PIN code, and should immediately report the loss and file a case with the police upon discovery.

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