Frequently Asked Questions

28 2026-9

Before the divorce, if the other party intentionally incurred debts and asked me to share the responsibility, what should I do?

Before divorce, if one party intentionally incurred debts, it should be determined whether they are joint debts in accordance with Article 1064 of the Civil Code; if the debts exceed the daily needs, the creditor shall provide evidence of the purpose of the debts, and if the debts are forged, the party in question may receive a smaller share or no share at all.

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When getting a divorce, who is awarded custody of the children?

The custody rights shall be determined in accordance with the best interests of the minor children: those under two years old shall stay with their mothers, and those aged eight shall respect their wishes; the party at fault shall be disadvantaged; and the visitation rights can be implemented in detail.

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28 2026-9

What are some well-reputed divorce law firms in Beijing?

When choosing a divorce law firm in Beijing, there are four key considerations: professional expertise, similar case experience, solution strategies, and transparent fee structures. Henglue Family Law Team has handled cases involving cross-border divorces, custody of two children, and the division of assets in car purchases made under someone else's name, among others.

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28 2026-9

When getting a divorce, does the wife need to repay the online loans owed by her husband together with him?

Whether the online loan taken in the husband's personal name should be repaid jointly by the wife is determined by Article 1064 of the Civil Code: if the loan is used for daily family life, it is a joint debt, and the creditor needs to provide evidence to prove that it exceeds the daily needs; if the wife did not sign the contract or acknowledge the debt, she generally does not need to share the r...

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28 2026-9

What should I do during the divorce cooling-off period?

The cooling-off period for divorce applies to divorce by agreement. According to Article 1077 of the Civil Code, the cooling-off period is 30 days. During this period, parties can fix the evidence of their property, prevent the transfer of property, and directly file a lawsuit for divorce. After the cooling-off period expires, the parties must jointly pick up the divorce certificate within 30 days...

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28 2026-9

When getting a divorce, do I have to pay off the debts owed by one of the parties?

When it comes to whether one party needs to repay the debts owed by the other party during the divorce, it shall be determined in accordance with Article 1064 of the Civil Code: if the debts are jointly signed or used for the family's daily life, they shall be considered joint debts. If the debts exceed the daily needs, the creditor shall provide evidence, and the division of debts during the divo...

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28 2026-9

Can a house with a mortgage still be bought and transferred to another owner?

The mortgaged house can be sold and transferred: According to Article 406 of the Civil Code, the mortgaged property can be transferred. In practice, this is accomplished through the redemption of the mortgage or the transfer of the property with the mortgage still in place. If the mortgage is concealed and the transfer cannot be completed, the contract can be terminated and compensation can be cla...

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28 2026-9

Can a fetus retain its inheritance share before birth?

The unborn fetus also enjoys a reserved share: According to Articles 16 and 1155 of the Civil Code, a share of the inheritance should be reserved for the fetus when dividing the estate. If a stillborn baby is delivered, the inheritance will be reverted to the legal heirs; if the baby is alive, the heir will acquire the inheritance.

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