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23 2026-10

If the parents paid the down payment to buy a house before marriage, how will it be calculated during the divorce?

Before marriage, if the parents pay the down payment to buy a house, it will generally belong to the party who registered it after the divorce. The other party will be compensated for the joint repayment of the loan and the corresponding appreciation in value. If both parents contribute funds, the property will be divided in proportion, and the proof of the contribution must be kept.

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23 2026-10

What should I do if I find out that my spouse is living with someone else?

If you discover that your spouse is cohabiting with someone else, you should legally secure evidence. You can divorce by agreement or litigation and request compensation for damages. Cohabitation must involve continuous and stable living together, and the party without fault should be granted a share of the assets during the divorce settlement.

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23 2026-10

When filing for divorce for the first time, will the court definitely grant the divorce?

The first lawsuit for divorce does not necessarily result in a divorce judgment. The court uses the standard of whether the marital relationship has truly broken down to determine the outcome. If the court rules against the divorce and the couple subsequently live apart for one year before filing another lawsuit, the court shall legally grant the divorce upon the second lawsuit, provided that suff...

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23 2026-10

When getting a divorce, how much does it cost to hire a lawyer to help hide assets?

There is no standard pricing for lawyers' fees for concealing assets during divorce. The fees are usually determined through negotiation based on the value of the assets and the difficulty of obtaining evidence. If hidden assets are discovered, the parties may request a second division of assets in accordance with Article 1092 of the Civil Code, and the statute of limitations for such requests is ...

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23 2026-10

Is it necessary to hire a lawyer for government information disclosure?

In most cases, it is necessary to hire a lawyer to apply for the disclosure of government information: the regulations stipulate that a response must be provided within 20 working days. If the response is overdue or not in accordance with regulations, a review can be requested within 60 days. Professional intervention can help avoid the loss of legal rights in the process.

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23 2026-10

What is the process for filing a lawsuit in a civil dispute?

The six-step process of suing in civil disputes includes: preparing the complaint and evidence, determining the jurisdiction of the court, filing the case and paying the litigation fees within seven days, a 15-day response period, a court hearing, and applying for enforcement within two years after the judgment. The ordinary procedure takes six months to conclude.

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23 2026-10

How to check the property under the other party's name?

There are three compliant approaches to investigating the assets under the other party's name: searching for clues through public channels, entrusting a lawyer to inquire about registration information, and applying for preservation measures while filing a lawsuit, which will be investigated and controlled by the court; Articles 103 and 104 of the Civil Procedure Law stipulate preservation rules, ...

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23 2026-10

Can shareholders sue a listed company for its illegal guarantees?

If a listed company provides guarantees in violation of regulations, shareholders may first request the supervisory board or the audit committee to initiate a lawsuit. If the request is rejected or no lawsuit is initiated within 30 days, the shareholders may initiate a shareholder representative lawsuit; this is explicitly stipulated in Article 15 of the Company Law and Article 504 of the Civil Co...

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23 2026-10

Can the securities firm forcefully liquidate the position when the stock pledge is subject to a margin call?

After the stock pledge is liquidated, whether the securities firm can force the position to be closed out depends on the contractually agreed upon liquidation line and the notification procedure. Articles 425, 428, and 437 of the Civil Code clearly stipulate the rules for the realization of the pledge right. If the procedure violates the rules or the price is unfair, the party concerned may claim ...

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23 2026-10

How is the joint and several compensation calculated for intermediary agencies?

The intermediary agency shall bear joint and several liability for compensation based on the actual losses, determined in accordance with the degree of fault and causality, and the scope of compensation shall include the loss of principal, interest, and reasonable legal defense costs; the jointly liable person may seek internal recourse, and the statute of limitations is three years.

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23 2026-10

Can shareholders request to review the company's financial records?

Shareholders may request to inspect the company's accounting books and accounting vouchers, but they shall submit a written request to the company and explain the purpose of the inspection. If the company has reasonable grounds to believe that the purpose of the inspection is improper, it may refuse the request and shall provide a written response within 15 days.

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23 2026-10

Is the equity transfer valid if the change registration has not been completed?

If the equity transfer has not been registered for change, the contract is generally still valid; the decision to change the shareholder register has internal validity, and the decision to register the change with the industry and commerce administration has external opposability. Unregistered changes cannot be used against bona fide third parties.

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23 2026-10

When transferring equity, do other shareholders have the right of first refusal?

When a shareholder transfers equity to a person other than a shareholder, the other shareholders shall have the preemptive right to purchase the equity under the same conditions; the transferor shall notify the other shareholders in writing of the quantity, price, payment method, and time limit, and the other shareholders shall exercise their right to purchase within 30 days.

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23 2026-10

If a shareholder's investment is not genuine, are the other shareholders liable for it?

If the shareholders' contributions are not genuine, the other shareholders at the time of establishment may bear joint and several liabilities within the scope of insufficient contributions; creditors may claim supplementary compensation within the scope of unpaid principal and interest, and the subscribed capital must be paid in full within five years. The statute of limitations for litigation is...

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