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24 2026-9

What should I do if we can't reach an agreement on the division of marital assets during the divorce negotiations?

If no agreement can be reached, the party concerned may request the court to make a judgment in accordance with the principles of considering the children's interests, the woman's interests, and the interests of the innocent party as stipulated in Article 1087 of the Civil Code; sort out the property before suing, apply for an investigation order, and apply for preservation measures when necessary...

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24 2026-9

Can child custody and alimony be claimed at the same time?

Yes. Custody and alimony can be claimed together: According to Articles 1084 and 1085 of the Civil Code, children under the age of two generally stay with their mothers, and alimony is generally paid at 20% to 30% of the monthly income until they reach the age of 18.

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24 2026-9

Who gets the children's lucky money in a divorce?

The lucky money is a gift to the child, which belongs to the child's personal property and cannot be divided by the couple during the divorce. It shall be managed by the party who directly raises the child, and in accordance with Article 34 of the Civil Code, the interests of the child shall be the primary consideration.

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24 2026-9

Can I change my mind during the divorce cooling-off period?

According to Article 1077 of the Civil Code, either party may withdraw the divorce application within 30 days of the cooling-off period. If the parties fail to jointly apply for the divorce certificate within 30 days after the expiration of the cooling-off period, it shall be deemed that the application has been withdrawn. There is no cooling-off period for litigation divorce.

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24 2026-9

Are foreign court divorce judgments valid in China?

A divorce judgment issued by a foreign court must be recognized and approved by a Chinese intermediate court before it takes effect; according to Article 1051 of the Civil Code, remarrying without such recognition may constitute bigamy and render the marriage invalid.

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24 2026-9

What evidence is required for litigation of contract disputes?

For contract litigation, four types of evidence are required: contract documents, performance certificates, payment and communication records, and proof of losses. WeChat records are electronic data. Keeping the original carrier allows them to be presented and cross-examined in court.

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24 2026-9

Is it useful to hire a lawyer to handle contract disputes?

When lawyers handle contract disputes, they can assess the chances of winning, organize evidence, refute and offset claims in court, and defend against statutes of limitations; the burden of proof lies with the claimant, and professional representation directly affects the amount of the judgment and the recovery of funds.

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24 2026-9

What clauses must be clearly stated in a legal advisor contract?

There are eight essential clauses in a consulting contract: the main team, the service list, the response time limit, the cost node, the billing for exceeding the scope, confidentiality and conflict of interest, breach of contract refund, and dispute resolution. Quantifying each item can help avoid disputes.

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