Frequently Asked Questions

24 2026-9

Which is more effective, a promissory note or a loan note?

A promissory note proves the agreement to borrow money, and a debt note proves the settlement of the debt, both of which can be used to initiate legal action. However, if there is only a debt note, it is necessary to provide additional proof of payment. Both have a statute of limitations of three years. The safest way is to transfer the payment, specify the key elements, and collect the debt in a ...

Learn more >
24 2026-9

Can I still receive the land expropriation compensation if I transfer my household registration out of the city?

It depends on whether the person has the status of a member of the collective economic organization at the time the compensation and resettlement plan is determined. Generally, people who study, serve in the military, or work elsewhere do not automatically lose their status. However, village rules and folk customs must be legal and cannot violate relevant laws and regulations.

Learn more >
24 2026-9

How to apply for a review if the evaluation report is too low?

If there are any objections to the evaluation report, an application for a review of the evaluation can be made within 10 days of receiving the report. After the review, an application for an appraisal by the expert committee can be made within 10 days. The compensation shall not be less than the similar real estate market price on the announcement date.

Learn more >
24 2026-9

What are the compensation standards for forced demolition?

The compensation for forced demolition shall be determined according to the direct losses, including the value of the house and the items in it, in accordance with Articles 4 and 36 of the State Compensation Law. The applicant shall first confirm that the forced demolition is illegal before applying for compensation, and the compensation in practice shall not be lower than the compensation standar...

Learn more >
24 2026-9

Can the demolition compensation money be divided during a divorce?

Whether the demolition compensation can be divided in a divorce depends on the nature of the compensation: the compensation for the jointly owned house belongs to the couple's joint property, while the compensation for the individual house owned before marriage and the per-capita resettlement allowance belong to the individual. It is necessary to clarify the composition of the compensation first b...

Learn more >
24 2026-9

Which level of court should a criminal appeal be submitted to?

In principle, criminal appeals are filed with the court of final instance that rendered the effective judgment, and may also be appealed to the corresponding procuratorate. According to Article 252 of the Criminal Procedure Law, the appeal does not suspend the execution of the judgment.

Learn more >
24 2026-9

Which cases are easier to apply for bail pending trial?

It is relatively easy to obtain bail for minor offenses, first-time offenders, accomplices, the sick, those who admit their guilt and accept the punishment, and those who have made restitution, reached a settlement, and pose no social danger. Applying in accordance with Article 67 of the Criminal Procedure Law, the first 37 days of criminal detention are the golden window for obtaining bail.

Learn more >
24 2026-9

Is there a high chance of a criminal case being overturned on appeal?

In criminal second-instance trials, the majority of cases uphold the original verdict. However, there may be errors in factual determination, misapplication of the law, omission of sentencing factors, or new evidence that could lead to a change in the verdict. Such cases shall be handled in accordance with Article 236 of the Criminal Procedure Law.

Learn more >
24 2026-9

What types of cases do inheritance lawyers mainly handle?

Inheritance lawyers handle statutory inheritance, testamentary inheritance, donation and maintenance agreements, and disputes over family property division, covering issues such as the validity of wills, the scope of inheritance, the division of shares, and the settlement of inheritance debts.

Learn more >
24 2026-9

What evidence is needed for inheritance disputes?

For inheritance, it is necessary to prepare four types of evidence: proof of kinship, scope of the estate, facts of support, and the validity of the will. According to Article 67 of the Civil Procedure Law, the party who makes the claim shall bear the burden of proof. It is necessary to fix the transaction records and ownership registration as soon as possible.

Learn more >
24 2026-9

Can the houses on residential plots be inherited?

The houses on residential plots are personal property and can be inherited. Children with urban household registration can also inherit them and register them in accordance with the principle of integrating housing and land. Residential plots cannot be inherited separately, and they are not allowed to be rebuilt or expanded. After the houses are lost, they will be recovered by the collective.

Learn more >
24 2026-9

Do stepchildren have the right to inherit?

According to Article 1127 of the Civil Code, stepchildren who form a support relationship with their stepparents are first-order heirs; those who do not form a support relationship generally have no right of inheritance, but those who provide more support may receive an appropriate share of the inheritance according to Article 1131.

Learn more >
24 2026-9

After giving up the right of inheritance, can one change their mind and reclaim it?

According to Article 1124 of the Civil Code, a waiver of inheritance must be made in writing before the estate is handled; if the person regrets their decision before the estate is handled, the court will decide whether to recognize it based on specific reasons; if the decision is made after the estate has been handled, it will generally not be supported; and it is even more difficult to revoke a ...

Learn more >