Frequently Asked Questions

28 2026-9

How much does it cost to hire a lawyer for a custody battle?

The attorney's fees for custody disputes depend on whether the case involves property division and the amount of the claim. Marriage cases prohibit contingency fees, and quotes should be based on written contracts. It is recommended to first evaluate the evidence and assets involved in the case.

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28 2026-9

How to avoid having pre-marital property being divided in the event of a divorce?

According to Article 1063 of the Civil Code, personal real estate owned before marriage shall not be divided; avoiding adding the other spouse's name to the property title and mixing the two parties' assets, keeping the investment certificates, and ensuring that the parents' investment is clearly gifted to one party can help prevent the property from being divided during a divorce.

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28 2026-9

After the divorce, if I discover that the other party has hidden assets, can we re-divide the property?

After the divorce, if the other party is found to have hidden assets, the party concerned may, in accordance with Article 1092 of the Civil Code, request a re-division of the assets. The statute of limitations for such litigation is three years, starting from the date of discovery. Evidence such as bank transaction records and property registration documents are needed to prove the transfer of ass...

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25 2026-9

During the maternity leave, who will pay for the personal portion of social insurance?

During the maternity leave, social insurance contributions shall be paid as usual: the employer shall bear the employer's portion, and the employee's portion shall be deducted from the maternity allowance or the employee's salary; the higher of the allowance and the salary shall be implemented, and the difference shall be made up by the employer. For those who have not participated in social insur...

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25 2026-9

Can the lessee of public housing receive compensation money during the demolition of the house?

The leasehold rights to public housing have property attributes. During the expropriation, compensation can be obtained through housing reform or by directly signing a contract with the lessee; if the lessee did not obtain the property rights during his lifetime, the compensation money is generally not considered part of the estate, and any disputes over ownership can be resolved through reconside...

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25 2026-9

What is the crime of aiding and abetting? What is the maximum sentence for it?

The crime of aiding and abetting refers to the act of knowingly providing assistance such as payment and settlement to others who use information networks to commit crimes. Those who commit this crime with serious circumstances shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than three years or criminal detention and be fined; the standard is that the amount of payment and settlement is ...

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25 2026-9

Can grandparents request to visit their grandchildren?

Article 1086 of the Civil Code stipulates that the subject of visitation rights is parents, and grandparents do not have statutory visitation rights. In practice, the court may, based on the interests of minors, support reasonable intergenerational visitation as appropriate, with consultation preceding litigation. The key point is to provide evidence of emotional connection between the grandparent...

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25 2026-9

Is attending a meeting on the weekend considered overtime work?

For weekend meetings, it is considered overtime work on rest days. If the overtime cannot be compensated with rest days, the employer shall pay 200% of the employee's salary, and 300% on holidays. Concerning hidden overtime work, the key is to determine whether the employee has actually worked and the duration of the working hours. The statute of limitations for arbitration is one year, and it is ...

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25 2026-9

What should one do if one party transfers company equity during a divorce?

The equity income obtained or appreciated during the marriage belongs to the joint property. If one party transfers it without authorization, the other party may claim a smaller share or no share according to Article 1092 of the Civil Code. If the equity income is discovered after the divorce, the other party may request a re-division of the property.

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25 2026-9

Is the contract valid even though it hasn't been stamped yet and has already been implemented in practice?

According to Article 490 of the Civil Code, if one party has fulfilled its main obligations before signing the contract and the other party has accepted it, the contract is deemed to have been concluded. Once the contract is legally established, it takes effect immediately. The only exceptions to its validity are cases where it violates mandatory provisions or public order and good customs.

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25 2026-9

How to claim compensation if my pictures are stolen by a website?

If your image has been misused, you can first obtain evidence through notarization, and then claim compensation for losses, profits, or licensing fees in accordance with Article 54 of the Copyright Law. The statutory compensation ranges from 500 yuan to 5 million yuan, and you can also claim reasonable expenses such as notarization fees.

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