Frequently Asked Questions

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Can marriage and family legal services be handled online?

Marriage and family legal services can be provided through online consultation and pre-review of materials, but key procedures such as filing a case, attending court hearings, and mediation usually require a combination of offline and online litigation. For major procedures, it is still necessary for the client to appear in person.

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How is the custody of a child aged eight determined in a divorce case?

The custody of children over the age of eight shall be determined in accordance with the principle of what is most beneficial to the minor children, and the court shall respect their true wishes. The court shall determine the custody based on the comprehensive conditions of child-rearing, the stability of their living environment, and the wishes of the children.

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26 2026-10

Can legal advice help assess the chances of winning a case?

Legal consultation can provide a professional assessment of the facts, evidence, and applicable laws, but it is prohibited to make false promises about the outcome. The success of the case depends on the evidence and the law, and it cannot be determined solely by a probability calculation.

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26 2026-10

Is an offshore family trust suitable for Chinese families?

Offshore family trusts are not a standard option for all Chinese families. They should be evaluated comprehensively based on factors such as foreign exchange, taxation, identity, and the location of assets. For domestic assets, it is advisable to prioritize domestic trusts and inheritance arrangements.

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26 2026-10

How to lock in the maximum amount of the guarantee for a creditor?

The maximum amount of the guarantee must be agreed upon in the contract during the period when the creditor's rights are determined and the maximum amount of the creditor's rights, and the registration must be completed. According to Articles 420 and 423 of the Civil Code, the creditor's rights that occur continuously within a certain period of time must be locked in.

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26 2026-10

How to determine fraudulent payments in a letter of guarantee?

The fraudulent payment of a guarantee letter shall be determined according to the exceptions of fraudulent guarantee letters: if the beneficiary knows that there is no real transaction, fictitious underlying transaction, or abuse of the right to request payment, it constitutes fraud, and the issuer may claim to stop the payment.

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Who should provide evidence to claim compensation for losses?

Generally, the party in breach of contract shall provide evidence to refute the claims of the other party, including the existence of the breach of contract, the authenticity of the losses, the causality, and the amount of the losses; and the party in breach of contract shall also bear the burden of proof for its defenses, such as no losses, mitigation of losses, and exceeding the foreseeable loss...

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Can the attorney's fees be claimed as part of the breach of contract damages?

Whether the attorney's fees can be claimed as part of the breach of contract damages depends on whether there is a clear agreement in the contract or specific legal provisions. If the agreement is reasonable and does not violate any regulations, the fees will generally be supported according to the agreement, provided that it can be proven that the fees have actually been incurred and the amount i...

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How to calculate the losses caused by late delivery?

The loss of late delivery shall be calculated in accordance with Articles 577 and 584 of the Civil Code, which includes the expected profits but is subject to the limitations of foreseeable rules. It is necessary to provide evidence of the actual losses, the causality, and the circumstances of mitigation. It is recommended to fix the contract and the evidence of replenishment in time to protect on...

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What is the interest rate used to calculate the interest on overdue payments?

There are provisions regarding interest on overdue payments, which can be adjusted if the interest rate is excessively high. If there are no provisions, the interest shall be calculated according to the statutory standards, referring to the LPR (Loan Prime Rate) during the same period to claim for the loss of funds occupied. The key point is to prove the due date of the payment.

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