Question 1

How is real estate divided in a Shenzhen divorce?

Accepted Answer

Pre-marital personal property belongs to the individual; jointly-owned post-marital property is generally split equally. Cases involving parental contributions or pre-marital mortgages need case-by-case analysis by a professional family lawyer.

Question 2

Is a will valid without notarization?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Holographic, typed, audio-recorded and notarized wills are all valid; notarization is not a validity requirement, but formal requirements under the Civil Code must be met.

Question 3

How long does a divorce lawsuit take?

Accepted Answer

Summary procedure: within 3 months; ordinary procedure: within 6 months. If one party contests, a second filing is usually needed, totaling about 6-12 months.

Question 4

What is the order of inheritance?

Accepted Answer

First order: spouse, children, parents. Second order: siblings, grandparents, maternal grandparents. Testate succession follows the will; intestate succession follows the statutory order.

Question 5

Can I claim damages for adultery?

Accepted Answer

Under Article 1091 of the Civil Code (bigamy, cohabitation with another, etc.) you may claim divorce damages; general adultery can evidence breakdown and affect property division.

Question 6

How to choose a divorce lawyer in Shenzhen?

Accepted Answer

Check the lawyer's years of family-law practice, experience with high-value property cases, win and mediation record, and case transparency. See the team and classic cases pages.

Classic Cases

Dao Hua Marriage and Family Law Firm skillfully resolves marital conflicts, secures high compensation for clients, and maximizes benefits

Dao Hua Lawyer Represented Divorce Litigation, Received Full Support from Longgang District People's Court of Shenzhen, Successfully Won Property Ownership for Party and Exempted Joint Debt of

Divorce Property Dispute: Female Party Failed to Transfer Property as Per Divorce Agreement, First Instance Court Rejected Male Party's Litigation Request, Dao Hua Lawyer Intervened in Second

Husband Adulterous During Marriage and Has Illegitimate Child, Denies Paternity, and Wife Also Alleged to Have Adultery, Can the Wife's Claim for Compensation for Mental Damage Be Supported?