Frequently Asked Questions

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How long after receiving the detention notice can I visit the detention center?

After receiving the detention notice, family members cannot directly visit the detainees in the detention center. Only defense lawyers can meet with them in accordance with the law. Family members' visits must be approved by the case-handling organ and the public security organ. In practice, such visits are generally not arranged for undecided prisoners.

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What should I do if the other party falsifies the joint debts of a married couple?

The other party can legally defend against and hold accountable the forgery of joint debts: According to Article 1092 of the Civil Code, those who forge debts and attempt to misappropriate the other party's property may be awarded a smaller share or no share at all; the key lies in providing evidence of the flow of funds and the purpose of borrowing money, and asserting their rights in a timely ma...

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Can the custody rights be changed if one refuses to cooperate with visitation arrangements?

Not cooperating with visitation does not necessarily lead to a direct change in custody rights. It is necessary to prove that the situation has reached a level that is seriously detrimental to the physical and mental health of the children. The court will make decisions based on what is in the best interests of the minor children. If there is long-term malicious obstruction, it can be used as evid...

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What is the role of mediation in family law services?

Family mediation can resolve conflicts, establish rights, and reduce costs: lawyers represent their clients in mediation, and the court's mediation agreement, once signed, has the same legal effect as a judgment; if mediation fails, the right to sue will not be affected, and it is suitable for family disputes involving custody, property, and emotional entanglement.

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What is the average amount of child support? How is it calculated?

The alimony shall be determined according to the actual needs of the children, the parents' ability to pay, and the local living standards. For those with fixed incomes, the alimony shall generally be paid at 20% to 30% of their total monthly income, and no more than 50% for those supporting more than two children. If no agreement can be reached, the court will make a judgment.

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In divorce litigation, can lawyers assist with investigating and collecting evidence?

In divorce litigation, lawyers can assist in investigation and evidence collection according to law: organizing the materials provided by the parties, applying to the court for evidence collection, and conducting overseas evidence collection and file verification. However, they are not allowed to collect evidence illegally, and the key is to form a complete chain of evidence.

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When a couple divorces, how are the custody rights of their children determined?

The two children's assets should not be divided equally in a divorce. The court will make a comprehensive determination based on the principle that is most beneficial to the minor children. It will consider factors such as the ability to raise the children, the record of parental accompaniment, the wishes of children over the age of eight, and the adverse factors of the other party. Financial cond...

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What are the special services offered by family law legal services?

Family law services include divorce litigation, property division, child custody, inheritance, foreign-related marriages, and marriage invalidation; clarifying ownership through evidence chains, mediating litigation in parallel, and using cross-border experience to handle complex cases involving identity and jurisdiction.

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The construction of the house has been halted. Do I still need to continue repaying the bank loan?

If the real estate project is suspended and left unfinished, the buyer's obligation to repay the loan will not be directly waived. If the bank unilaterally stops lending or pursues legal action against the buyer, it may affect the buyer's credit record. However, if the purchase contract is legally rescinded and the guaranteed loan contract is rescinded at the same time, the remaining loan will be ...

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How to check the other party's hidden bank deposits?

The legal path to finding the other party's hidden bank deposits is property investigation during the litigation or enforcement stage: applying for a court investigation order, online asset tracing, property preservation and enforcement bounties; individuals do not have the right to privately inquire into others' accounts, illegally obtain information, or engage in infringement.

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Can personal legal consultations help with writing a lawsuit petition?

During the personal legal consultation phase, lawyers can help sort out the facts, clarify the litigation requests, organize the evidence, and draft the complaint and other documents; the complaint must be checked and signed by the client, and lawyers are not allowed to act as agents for both parties. The fees shall be determined through negotiation.

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Do the government have to guarantee the repayment of urban investment bonds if they default?

When a city investment bond defaults, the local government is not necessarily responsible for it. City investment companies are independent legal entities, and the debt is repaid by themselves. Only in the case of illegal and irregular guarantees or specific rescue situations will the local government be involved in financial responsibility, which is subject to the debt limits and prohibitions on ...

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