Frequently Asked Questions

01 2026-10

Can the insurance premium be inherited as part of the estate?

Whether the insurance money is considered part of the estate depends on whether a valid beneficiary has been designated. If there are no beneficiaries, or if the beneficiaries die before anyone else and there are no other beneficiaries, the insurance money will be treated as part of the estate and be acquired by the heirs.

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Who is more likely to win custody between the man and the woman?

The right of custody should not be biased towards either gender, and it should be determined based on the principle that is most beneficial to the minor children: children under the age of two should generally be raised by their mothers directly, and children over the age of eight should be respected for their true wishes.

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Do I need to add the other party's name to the property deed if I buy a house with full payment before marriage?

Before marriage, buying a house with a full down payment is usually considered personal property. Adding the spouse's name to the property ownership certificate is equivalent to a gratuitous gift and the property becomes jointly owned. If the spouse's name is not added, it will not affect the couple's post-marital living arrangements. However, if they decide to add the spouse's name, they can sign...

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01 2026-10

In child custody cases, what does the court value the most?

The court attaches great importance to the principle that is most beneficial to minor children: children under the age of 2 are generally with their mothers, and children over the age of 8 are respected for their wishes. The court focuses on examining the actual care situation, the stability of their lives, and the conditions of both parents for raising the children.

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Can a lawyer detect if one party is hiding assets?

If one party conceals property, it can be identified through lawyer's investigation and evidence collection and court investigation procedures. According to Article 35 of the Lawyers Law, Article 67 of the Civil Procedure Law, and Article 67 of the Law on the Protection of Women's Rights and Interests, the concealing party may receive a smaller share or no share of the property.

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How can the man fight for custody rights?

The man does not have a natural disadvantage in seeking custody rights: children under the age of 2 are generally with their mothers, and custody is determined based on what is in the best interests of the minor child after the child reaches the age of 2. Once the child reaches the age of 8, the child's true wishes must be respected.

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What are the general contents of marriage legal consultation?

Marriage legal consultation usually covers five categories: divorce path, property division, child custody, fault compensation, and debt sharing. For agreement-based divorce, there is a 30-day cooling-off period, and for litigation-based divorce, the standard is whether the marriage has broken down.

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What are the key factors in winning a custody battle?

The outcome of a custody dispute depends on evidence and strategy. According to Article 1084 of the Civil Code, the court makes a judgment based on the principle of what is most beneficial to the minor children, and the key points are to stabilize the custody relationship and provide evidence of care.

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What factors are considered in a custody judgment?

The custody decision is based on the principle of what is in the best interests of the minor children. According to Article 1084 of the Civil Code, children under the age of two are generally raised by their mothers directly, and children over the age of eight should be allowed to express their true wishes regarding custody arrangements.

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