China Law in One Minute presents one-minute insight into an aspect of Chinese law and Chinese society.
In China Law in One Minute, a column of China Justice Observer, we will enrich the content of this column at a rate of 1,000 new posts every year, so as to cover all aspects of Chinese law and society.
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
Apart from pleadings and evidence, foreign companies in Chinese courts need to complete a series of formalities, which can sometimes be somewhat cumbersome. Therefore, it is necessary to spare sufficient time (and costs) to get ready.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
The parent can specify in the will who inherits his/her house and other heritage.
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
You are entitled to claim compensation for loss and the agreed liquidated damages, and may under some circumstances receive a punitive damages award.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
As long as you are ‘directly affected’ pursuant to Chinese law, you may file a lawsuit with the court.
Sun, 17 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
You need to identify the address of the person or business you want to sue when preparing and filing a complaint before Chinese courts.
Sat, 16 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
You need to know whom you can sue and then identify its legal name in Chinese.
Tue, 12 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
The parent can specify in the will who inherits his/her house and other heritage. If he/she has no will, his/her children, spouse, parents, siblings, paternal grandparents, and maternal grandparents may inherit this house and other heritage.
Sat, 09 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
If a property is the separate property of one spouse, then in the event of a divorce, it remains the property of that spouse alone and will not be divided or acquired by the other spouse.
Sat, 09 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
If a property is marital property, it will be divided equally between the spouses on a 50/50 basis in the event of a divorce.
Mon, 04 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
Before his/her death, he/she can specify in the will who inherits his/her house and other heritage. If the person has no will, his/her children, spouse, parents, siblings, paternal grandparents, and maternal grandparents may inherit this house and other heritage.